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Is it true that Australian universities do not fully fund students and scholarships cover only 20-30%?

27 Aug 2026 · Answered by Tharun Kumar U · 1 min read
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No, that's not entirely true. While most Australian university scholarships for international students cover about 20-30% of tuition fees, there are also scholarships that offer full or near-full tuition coverage. Some government-funded and prestigious awards may even cover living expenses.

However, these full scholarships are very competitive and have strict eligibility requirements. Partial scholarships are more common, but full funding options do exist for strong candidates.

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