University of Tasmania Scholarships for International Students 2026

University of Tasmania offers online courses, but scholarships are usually tied to your course enrolment and the specific scholarship’s eligibility rules (for example, some are assessed automatically when you apply for an eligible degree).

University of Tasmania scholarships span a wide range of subjects and generally include STEM fields (e.g., science, computing, environmental fields), engineering, business, and humanities, because the university states it offers international scholarships “across all areas of study.”

• STEM: Science, IT/computing, data-related fields, natural sciences, environmental and marine-related areas, and more.
• Engineering: Many tuition-discount and merit scholarships apply to eligible engineering degrees (check each scholarship’s course list/exceptions).
• Business: Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework business programs are commonly included in tuition-discount scholarships.
• Humanities: Arts, social sciences, and related disciplines may be eligible for general merit/tuition scholarships depending on course rules.
• Medicine/Health: Medicine can be more restricted for some scholarships; for example, the Tasmanian International Scholarship lists the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine as an exception.

Example from a recipient: Dr. Albert Muleke studied Agricultural Science and described building a research-focused profile with outputs like publications and conference work, which is a useful context for research-heavy fields.

Medicine note for international students: International students can apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, but entry is competitive and has specific English and admissions test requirements, so always check the course entry rules and scholarship exclusions carefully.

Many University of Tasmania scholarships are designed for either domestic students or international students. For international scholarships, eligibility is generally based on being an “international student” (not your specific passport), so students from many countries can be considered if they meet the admission and scholarship requirements.

A real example is Dr. Albert Muleke, who is from Kenya and pursued a PhD at the University of Tasmania on a fully funded research scholarship.

Often yes, the University of Tasmania commonly asks international applicants to provide evidence of English proficiency (such as IELTS or TOEFL), unless you qualify for an exemption based on your prior study language/location or other accepted criteria.

In a recipient example, Dr. Albert Muleke explained he didn’t need a test because “all my coursework was in English” in Kenya.

Some programs have higher English requirements than others (medicine is a common example), so always confirm the requirement on your specific course page.

Yes, but it depends heavily on the course and level (undergraduate vs postgraduate vs research). University of Tasmania sets minimum academic entry requirements, and some competitive programs set very high thresholds.

For example, medicine is highly competitive and has defined minimums (and additional admissions-test requirements). For scholarships, some are merit-based and assess your strongest completed qualification rather than a single universal GPA cut-off.

From a scholarship recipient perspective, Dr. Albert Muleke attributed his success to strong academics; he said he “consistently maintained high grades” and earned “first-class honours,” which strengthened both admissions and scholarship competitiveness.

Most University of Tasmania scholarships do not advertise a single universal age limit; eligibility is usually based on your course, academic merit, and scholarship-specific criteria (and sometimes whether you are a commencing student).

A strong academic background usually means meeting (or exceeding) your course entry requirements and showing academic merit for the scholarship. Many international tuition scholarships are assessed automatically when you apply, and selection can be based on the academic merit of your previous studies.

For research-focused scholarships (like graduate research funding), competitive applicants often pair strong grades with research readiness, such as publications, conferences, relevant experience, and supervisor alignment.

Dr. Albert Muleke highlighted that “Excellent grades are essential,” and also advised applicants to strengthen their profiles beyond academics (leadership, research ability, and real-world impact).

University of Tasmania typically asks international applicants to prepare electronic copies of key documents such as proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL if required), academic qualifications (with English translations if needed), and evidence of previous studies if you’re seeking recognition of prior learning.

For scholarship and research applications, additional documents can matter a lot. In a recipient example, Dr. Albert Muleke recommended you “Collect documents such as transcripts, certificates, and recommendation letters in advance,” and he also described submitting evidence like publications, conference presentations, research experience, and strong referee recommendations for his PhD scholarship application.

No, University of Tasmania states that it does not charge an application fee for international applicants.