The University of Sydney is offering scholarships worth up to AUD 60,000 to talented international students planning to study in Australia in 2027.
The funding is available through the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme (VCIS), which supports high-achieving students starting eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
Students from Pakistan and other countries can be considered if they meet the university’s admission and scholarship requirements.
University of Sydney Scholarship 2027 Details
| Scholarship Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University | University of Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Scholarship Name | Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme |
| Study Level | Bachelor’s and Master’s by Coursework |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to AUD 60,000 |
| Eligible Applicants | International Students |
| Next Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Separate Scholarship Application | Not Required |
How Much Funding Is Available?
The university offers different scholarship amounts depending on academic performance and selection results.
Available scholarship values include:
- AUD 60,000 for one year
- AUD 40,000 for one year
- AUD 20,000 for one semester
- AUD 10,000 for one semester
- AUD 5,000 for one semester
The AUD 60,000 award is paid in two equal instalments over one year.
This is not a fully funded scholarship. Students should check their remaining tuition fees and living expenses before accepting an offer.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be international students.
- Apply for an eligible bachelor’s or coursework master’s degree.
- Choose a CRICOS-registered program normally taught in Australia.
- Receive an unconditional admission offer before the relevant deadline.
- Have not started the degree.
Scholarships are competitive, and meeting the basic requirements does not guarantee selection.
University of Sydney Scholarship Deadline 2027
For students planning to begin in Semester 1, 2027, the university has announced the following selection dates:
| Selection Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | August 17, 2026 |
| Round 2 | October 5, 2026 |
| Round 3 | November 16, 2026 |
The first two deadlines have passed. Students targeting the third round should complete their university admission process early.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
There is no separate scholarship application for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme.
Students should apply for an eligible degree through the University of Sydney’s official admissions process.
Applicants who receive an unconditional offer before the relevant deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship.
Important Advice for Pakistani Students
Pakistani students planning to study in Australia in 2027 should review course entry requirements, English-language requirements and tuition fees.
The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and available funding.
Students should apply early because university admission processing may take time.
Official Website: https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html
