Description

Are you an aspiring researcher looking for a fully funded postgraduate research opportunity in Australia? The University of Wollongong (UOW) is offering the University Postgraduate Award (UPA) 2025, a prestigious stipend scholarship for high-achieving domestic and international students enrolled in Doctoral (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs.

About the Scholarship:

The University Postgraduate Award (UPA) is designed to support exceptional research students by providing a tax-free living stipend. Awarded annually based on academic merit and research potential, the UPA enables students to pursue world-class research at UOW, one of Australia’s top-ranking research-intensive universities.

The scholarship is open to future and current students commencing or undertaking a research degree in a broad range of academic fields.

Degree Level

1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2. Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Available Subjects

The UPA scholarship covers a wide variety of study areas offered by the following faculties at UOW:

1. Faculty of Business and Law
2. Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
3. Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
4. Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study Areas Include:

1. Business, Management & Marketing
2. Computer Science & Information Technology
3. Engineering & Environmental Sciences
4. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Medical Sciences
5. Education, Psychology & Human Behaviour
6. Health & Nursing
7. Law, Literature, Social Sciences & Advocacy
8. Creative & Performing Arts, Media, and Communication

Benefits

Recipients of the UPA scholarship 2025 will receive:

1. A tax-free stipend of AUD $35,522 per annum (2025 rate; indexed annually)
2. Scholarship duration:
3. 3.5 years full-time for Doctoral candidates
4. 2 years full-time for Master of Philosophy candidates
5. Access to cutting-edge research facilities, expert supervision, and support through UOW's Graduate Research School

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Domestic and International students from all countries.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the University Postgraduate Award (UPA), applicants must:

1. Be a domestic or international student
2. Be commencing or currently enrolled in a PhD or MPhil at the University of Wollongong
3. Meet UOW’s admission and English language requirements
4. Demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential
5. Submit a complete application for admission and scholarship consideration via the official portal

Application Procedure

How to Apply:

1. Visit the UOW Apply Online portal to apply for your research degree.
2. During the application, indicate your interest in applying for a UPA scholarship.
3. Ensure your application includes:
4. Research proposal
5. Academic transcripts
6. CV/resume
7. Letters of reference
8. Submit all documents before the application deadline.

Application Deadlines:

1. International students: 23 May 2025
2. Domestic students: 3 October 2025

Why Choose UOW?

1. Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide
2. Located on a stunning coastal campus in New South Wales
3. Strong global research network and world-class faculty
4. Dedicated support for international students
5. Member of the Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates

Final Thoughts

The University Postgraduate Award (UPA) 2025 is a golden opportunity for ambitious researchers to pursue fully funded graduate research in Australia. With a competitive stipend and access to world-class resources, UOW supports scholars ready to make a global impact in their fields.

Apply by 23 May 2025 (for international applicants) or 3 October 2025 (for domestic applicants) and take your academic journey to the next level at the University of Wollongong.