International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTAs) are awarded to cover international HDR students' tuition fees in certain circumstances.
IPTAs can be offered in three different circumstances:
- Full Course IPTA;
- Final Session IPTA; and
- Financial Hardship IPTA.
Full Course IPTA:
International students who are awarded a stipend scholarship (equivalent to the value of the current UPA stipend) will also be offered a Full Course IPTA to cover their tuition up to 4.0 EFTSL for Doctoral degrees and 2.0 EFTSL for Master of Philosophy degrees.
Final Session IPTA:
Available to international students seeking a final session IPTA in order to complete their thesis. A Final Session IPTA also applies to international students who have accrued an EFTSL (Equivalent Full Time Study Load) of >4.0 for doctoral degrees and >2.0 for Master of Philosophy degrees which classifies them as overtime in their studies.
Students should consult their supervisor regarding a final session IPTA and provide evidence that they are near completion of their thesis. If the supervisor supports the claim, s/he will need to submit an application to the Graduate Research School on, or prior to, the due date for the relevant session.
Financial Hardship IPTA:
Available to international students seeking an IPTA for one session due to financial hardship. Students should consult their supervisor regarding a financial hardship IPTA and provide full details of the financial circumstances which make them unable to pay fees. If the supervisor supports the claim, s/he will need to submit an application to the Graduate Research School on, or prior to, the due date for the relevant session.
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: International students
Student status: Current student
Scholarship amount
Tuition fees
Duration
Varying based on type of IPTA
Application process
Your supervisor can access the application form on your behalf. Please refer to the application form for further information on supporting documentation.
Eligibility requirements
Doctoral and Masters of Philosophy degree candidates.
Application closing date
Autumn Session: 27 February and Spring Session: 27 July. Please note late applications will not be considered.
Contact information
Graduate Research School