Undergraduate; postgraduate coursework20% reduction in gross international tuition fees, apportioned by enrolled units, for the required units of the eligible programme. Non-tuition costs and extra or repeated units beyond the award entitlement are not covered.

University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

20% tuition reduction for eligible new international students at Newcastle, Australia, from 2027. Automatic assessment, with onshore, course, residence and renewal conditions.

Provider: The University of Newcastle, Australia
Host country: Australia
Deadline: No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.
Region: Oceania

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: New full-fee international entrants commencing eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes in 2027 or later; residence within 50 km of the campus on the COE; financial capacity for remaining costs; scholarship confirmed in the offer.
Funding: 20% reduction in gross international tuition fees, apportioned by enrolled units, for the required units of the eligible programme. Non-tuition costs and extra or repeated units beyond the award entitlement are not covered.
Study level: Undergraduate; postgraduate coursework
Deadline: No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.

Key eligibility criteria

New full-fee international entrants commencing eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes in 2027 or later; residence within 50 km of the campus on the COE; financial capacity for remaining costs; scholarship confirmed in the offer.

About the University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027 (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: OPEN. The University of Newcastle in Australia offers a 20% international tuition reduction for eligible new students commencing in 2027 or later. The discount is calculated by enrolled units and applies to the units required to complete the eligible degree. Older scholarship offers retain their own terms. Eligibility and limits Applicants must be full-fee international students entering eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or coursework postgraduate programmes and reside within 50 km of the campus shown on their Confirmation of Enrolment. African applicants are included. Applicants must fund remaining study costs. Research degrees, standalone graduate certificates/diplomas, non-CRICOS, English, enabling, non-award, exchange, study-abroad, offshore and online study are excluded. Graduate certificates or diplomas packaged with a master’s can qualify. Quota-limited courses listed in Appendix 1 are excluded. Internal Australian-campus transfers, Singapore-campus transfers, externally sponsored students and Australia Awards recipients are ineligible. Other University scholarships require special approval. No visa, health insurance, travel, housing, living, medical, amenities, books or materials costs are covered. Extra or repeated units beyond the entitlement are not funded. Maintain international status, financial good standing and at least GPA 4.0; deferrals are reassessed and internal course transfers do not preserve the scholarship. Promotional participation may be required. Application Assessment is automatic with admission, but the scholarship must appear in the offer and is not guaranteed. Use the international admission route (https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/international/admissions). There is no separate scholarship form or deadline. Current admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027 and 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027. Later intakes and programme exceptions have separate dates. Check the admission timetable (https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/international/how-to-apply) and 2027 award terms (https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_053). Application timing No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply. Official information: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_053 Application route: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/international/admissions Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027 eligibility

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New full-fee international entrants commencing eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes in 2027 or later; residence within 50 km of the campus on the COE; financial capacity for remaining costs; scholarship confirmed in the offer.

University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027 document information

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How to apply for the University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_053 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: New full-fee international entrants commencing eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes in 2027 or later; residence within 50 km of the campus on the COE; financial capacity for remaining costs; scholarship confirmed in the offer.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027 deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
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Provider deadline
No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.
Provider deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Editorial verification note

Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Official award terms and public application or admission route retrieved on 22 October 2026. No application was submitted.

Last checked 10/22/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027?+

New full-fee international entrants commencing eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes in 2027 or later; residence within 50 km of the campus on the COE; financial capacity for remaining costs; scholarship confirmed in the offer.

What funding does the University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027 offer?+

Listed funding: 20% reduction in gross international tuition fees, apportioned by enrolled units, for the required units of the eligible programme. Non-tuition costs and extra or repeated units beyond the award entitlement are not covered.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_053 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: New full-fee international entrants commencing eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programmes in 2027 or later; residence within 50 km of the campus on the COE; financial capacity for remaining costs; scholarship confirmed in the offer.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: No separate scholarship deadline. Published admission cutoffs include 30 October 2026 for Trimester 1 2027, 20 November 2026 for Semester 1 2027, 5 February 2027 for Trimester 2, and 14 May 2027 for Semester 2. Programme-specific dates and changes may apply.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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