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Which countries provide good scholarships for international students in Australia/Canada for a PhD/Postgraduate?

22 Jun 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 1 min read
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Several countries are known for offering strong scholarship opportunities to international students:

- Germany: Many public universities have minimal or no tuition fees, and scholarships like those from DAAD are widely available.
- United Kingdom: Scholarships such as Chevening and Commonwealth cover tuition, living, and travel costs for postgraduate students.
- Canada: Scholarships like the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and various university entrance awards support international students, especially in research fields.
- Australia: Australia Awards and the Research Training Program (RTP) offer generous support for postgraduate and PhD studies.
- Sweden, France, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, and China: Each offers national scholarships that can cover tuition and living expenses for international students.

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