Which Australian universities could give me a scholarship for a data science master's?
Yes. Sydney, UNSW, RMIT and Swinburne all list scholarships open to Indian postgraduate students, and several cut tuition by 20% or more. Eligibility depends on your exact course, so confirm that your data science program qualifies on each university's own scholarship page.
Several Australian universities offer scholarships you can use for a data science master's, and most of them reduce tuition rather than fund your whole degree. Sydney, UNSW, RMIT and Swinburne all publish awards open to Indian applicants. Your main task is to confirm that your exact course sits on each award's eligible list.
Australian data science scholarships open to Indian students
| University | Award | Published benefit | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sydney | Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship | Up to AUD 100,000 (approx INR 66.97L) for commencing postgraduate coursework students from India | Financial need rules and eligible course |
| University of Sydney | Sydney International Student Award | 20% of tuition fee for the duration of the course | Whether your program is included |
| UNSW Sydney | International Student Award | 20% towards tuition fees for every year of the program | Commencing in 2026 or 2027 |
| RMIT University | Future Leaders Scholarship | 20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the eligible program | Citizenship rules, coursework master's, and intakes from 2026 onwards |
| Swinburne University | International Scholarship and George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship | 20% and 30% off tuition fees | Published for first-time Hawthorn campus starts in 2026; check your intake |
How to check that an award really covers your course
- Open the scholarship page of each shortlisted university and find the list of eligible courses, not just the headline percentage.
- Read whether the award needs a separate form or is assessed automatically when you apply for admission.
- Check whether two awards can be held together, because some universities allow stacking and others do not.
- Compare tuition after the reduction, then add living costs, so you see what you will actually pay each year.
- If you prefer a research degree, ask the university's research office what funding it offers.
Treat the amounts above as published figures that can change by intake. La Trobe, Monash and Macquarie also run international scholarships, so check each of their official pages to see whether your data science course qualifies before counting on any award.
My Advice
Build a shortlist of three universities where the scholarship page names your course. Apply early, keep your scores and statement of purpose ready, and email each admissions office to ask whether the award is automatic or needs its own application.
This information is available on: sydney.edu.au, unsw.edu.au, rmit.edu.au, swinburne.edu.au
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