Fees and scholarships
Australian citizens or permanent residents
Candidates must be enrolled students of the University throughout the period of candidature and must pay the Amenities and Services fees at the beginning of each year.
From September 2000, the Research Training Scheme (RTS) was introduced by the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs. The RTS replaces the Research Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) Exemptions Scheme. It provides Commonwealth-funded HDR students with an ‘entitlement’ to a HECS exemption for the duration of an accredited HDR course, up to a maximum period of four years’ full-time or eight years part-time equivalent study for a PhD. Under the provisions of the Research Training Scheme (RTS) candidates transferring their candidature are required to have the time they were enrolled at their previous university included in the maximum time available.
The University may elect to impose fees on students who have exhausted their entitlement.
Scholarships
Australian scholarships
These scholarships are available to Australian citizens, permanent residents or currently enrolled international students wishing to undertake a higher research degree at The University of Melbourne.
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
The stipend is $19,231 p.a. (2006 rate) with a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. An RTS place exempts students from liability under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) for their research higher degree studies. Time limits and other conditions apply to RTS places.
Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS)
The stipend is $18,660 p.a. (2006 rate). The value of an MRS is adjusted annually to reflect cost of living increases. Recipients of an MRS also normally receive a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. An RTS place exempts students from liability under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) for their research higher degree studies. Time limits and other conditions apply to RTS places.
Application closing date:
October 31st for Australian Scholarships.
International students - International scholarships
International students may apply for admission on a full-fee-paying basis (approximately $23,520). Information about fees for International Students is available from the International Office and at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/international
These scholarships are available to international students wishing to undertake a higher research degree at The University of Melbourne. The scholarships offered cover tuition fees and living allowances.
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
The IPRS cover full tuition fees for each year of the course and the annual Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Usually coupled with an MIRS, which provides a living allowance.
Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)
The MIRS provides a living allowance of $18,660 p.a. (2006 rate). The value is reviewed annually.
Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS)
These scholarships are normally only available to international students commencing a research higher degree course. They cover full tuition costs, but not overseas student health.
Application closing date:
September 15th for International Scholarships.
Further information relating to scholarships can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/
