International Student Scholarships and Assistance

The University of Notre Dame Australia offers International students a private catholic education that is very affordable.  In fact, many prospective students are quite surprised to discover the level of fees charged at Notre Dame.

While you must pay your tuition fees in advance to the University, most International students are also able to work for up to 20 hours a week while they are studying on a Student Visa (and full-time during the breaks.) Please note:  students must have been attending a course for two weeks to make an application for a Work Permit on a Visa.  The rate for casual work in Australia is quite good at about AUD$15 per hour for many jobs (depending on a student’s age).

You may like to view the eligibility requirements of the following scholarships.  If you wish to apply for any of these scholarships please follow the instructions on the appropriate web page.

For further information or assistance, please contact the Prospective Students Office on (08) 9433 0533 or at scholarships@nd.edu.au.

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

The Commonwealth Government funds these scholarships. Prospective research applicants can access further information about these scholarships from the Commonwealth Government IPRS website . Please contact the Prospective Students Office on scholarships@nd.edu.au to obtain further information.

Bridging for Overseas Trained Professionals Loans Scheme (BOTPLS)

This Commonwealth Government scheme provides loans for overseas trained professionals who do not meet the entry requirements for the equivalent profession in Australia . Further information is available from the Going to Uni website .

Endeavour Awards

There are various scholarships for international students listed on the Endeavour Awards website.

International organisations

Some international non-government organisations offer scholarships for students to undertake study or research overseas. Prospective applicants should contact the Fellowships Program Manager at organisations including the following:

• Rotary International
• Save the Children Fund
• The Asian Development Bank
• The Ford Foundation
• The Winrock Foundation
• The United Nations Development Program
• World Health Organisation
• Australian Partnership Scholarships Program
  
  The Australian Partnership Scholarships Program funds Indonesians for higher degree (post graduate) study in Australia through a joint selection process overseen by the Government of Australia and the Government of Indonesia and consistent with mutually agreed general policy objectives. Study in the areas of economic governance, public sector management and education are a particular focus.. The scholarship program is an important component of the on-going development cooperation between Indonesia and Australia. After the earthquake and tsunami in Aceh and North Sumatera, the Australian Government has increased its commitment to supporting development in Indonesia.