This week’s updates cover important news from the University of Queensland (UQ), Australian National University (ANU), Monash University, University of Melbourne, University of Auckland, and UNSW Sydney. Key topics include scholarships, application deadlines, course updates, and visa information for international students.

The University of Queensland (UQ)

2027 Scholarships and Updates

  • UQ English Language Scholarship: Covers up to 20 weeks of Bridging English courses, including tuition reimbursement, course materials, and student service fees.
  • UQ International Excellence Scholarship: 25% tuition fee reduction.
  • UQ International High Achievers Scholarship: 20% tuition fee reduction, open to all nationalities, including domestic students.
  • UQ Faculty International Scholarship: 10% tuition fee reduction (some courses excluded).
  • UQ Lifelong Learner Scholarship: Increased from 10% to 20% tuition fee reduction.

Additional Benefits

  • Students receiving Package Offers will be exempted from UQ College registration fees.
  • After completing Bridging English and progressing to UQ degrees, the scholarship amount will be refunded after the first semester Census Date.

Upcoming Webinars and Resources

Australian National University (ANU)

Important Visa and Application Updates

  • The deadline for onshore students to accept offers for Semester 2, 2026 is July 10, 2026.
  • Application deadline for September 2026 intake: July 20, 2026.

Monash University

Deferred Enrollment and Course Changes

  • Updated deferral arrangements for Semester 2, 2026. For example, some courses (e.g., Graduate Certificate of Educational Research) have revised start dates from July 6 to July 1, 2026.

The University of Melbourne

2027 International Student Scholarships

  • New scholarships for 2027 start, including continuation and new awards with 20% tuition fee discounts.
  • The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship and Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship offer 20% fee reductions for eligible students.
  • Scholarship assessment is automatic with application submission; no separate application is needed.

University of Auckland

2027 Rankings and Course Updates

  • Ranked #67 globally in QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining a top 100 position.
  • Some engineering and design courses (e.g., Materials Engineering, Infrastructure Asset Management) will be paused for 2027. Alternatives include Chemical & Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering Management, etc.
  • Students must accept their offer before the expiration date to secure enrollment. Visa application status should be monitored, especially for students needing to extend or process visas before the semester start.