The University of Adelaide takes pride in offering the prestigious Global Academic Excellence 50% Overseas Scholarship, a highly competitive award designed to celebrate and support outstanding international students.
This scholarship is available for students commencing their studies in 2025, whether at the undergraduate or graduate level.
As a globally recognized institution, the University of Adelaide is ranked 89th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings and provides a top-tier educational experience for all its students.
Scholarship Overview:
- Partially funded scholarship
- Studies will take place in Australia
- The University of Adelaide is the host institution
- Supports undergraduate and master’s studies
About the Host University:
The University of Adelaide is a dynamic and diverse community that fosters positive change at both local and global levels.
Since its establishment in 1874, the university has flourished, catering to 29,000 students and boasting a dedicated staff of 3,000 individuals committed to advancing knowledge and shaping a brighter future for humanity.
Situated in the bustling city of Adelaide, the institution has secured a position among the top 100 universities worldwide, a testament to their unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
As pioneers in admitting female students and offering degrees in business and science, they embrace a tradition of pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.
Their esteemed alumni encompass the first female Prime Minister of Australia, groundbreaking astronauts, Indigenous scholars, and distinguished Nobel Prize recipients, reflecting our rich and diverse intellectual heritage.
Benefits of Scholarship:
For the duration of your selected undergraduate or graduate degree at the University of Adelaide, you will enjoy a 50% tuition fee reduction.
Selection Criteria:
This scholarship is accessible to international students commencing in 2025 in any discipline. To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
You must Have a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.9 or an equivalent score is required for undergraduate applicants.
A minimum Grade point average (GPA) of 6.9 on a 7.0 scale or equivalent score is required as a postgraduate applicant.
A minimum GPA of 6.8 on a 7.0 scale is required as a graduate of Australian universities, including the University of Adelaide.
Candidates for direct admission to undergraduate and graduate programs, including those enrolled in Pre-Enrollment English Programs (PEPs) before degree completion, may apply.
Application Deadlines:
These are the important dates for the academic year 2025:
- Trimester 1, 2025 begins on 30th November 2024.
- Semester 1, 2025 begins on 30th November 2024.
- Trimester 2, 2025 begins on 28th February 2025.
- Semester 2, 2025 begins on 31st May 2025.
- Trimester 3, 2025 begins on 31st May 2025.
How to Apply:
You must apply to the University of Adelaide to be admitted as an overseas student. Send in your application with this LINK
The grades obtained in your previous studies serve as the foundation for admission to the University of Adelaide and are used to determine the academic merit upon which the scholarship is granted.