Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Jul 2025
Applications close
31 Jan 2026
Benefit amount
100% fee remission and up to $120,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
International students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The China Scholarship Council - University of Melbourne PhD Scholarship is provided by the China Scholarship Council and the University of Melbourne and offered to students who are citizens of the People's Republic of China and enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Melbourne.
Benefits
The University of Melbourne will provide:
- A full tuition fee scholarship for a PhD for up to four years
- A supplementary living allowance of around $15,700 per year (2025 full-time pro rata rate) for up to four years
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) will provide:
- A living allowance of approximately $22,800 per year (2025 rate) including Overseas Student Health Cover
- A return airfare between China and Melbourne by the most economical route
- Visa application fees
For more information about research opportunities, application processes and the reasons to consider study at the University of Melbourne, see Information for graduate researchers.
Amount:
100% fee remission and up to $120,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
45
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of the People's Republic of China
- Have received an offer for a place in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) course at the University of Melbourne. This requires completion of at least a four-year undergraduate degree, with the equivalent of a minimum overall average grade of H2A (or 75%) achieved at the University of Melbourne with a significant research component. Applicants are also required to meet minimum English language requirements.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the Graduate Research Scholarships Terms & Conditions.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
International students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences; Architecture, building, planning and design; Arts, humanities and social sciences; Business and economics; Education; Engineering; Environment; Health; Information technology and computer science; Law; Music, visual and performing arts; Science
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How to apply
There is a two-stage application process.
Stage 1: Applying to the University of Melbourne for entry to the PhD.
Submit an online application for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) course you wish to apply for by the closing date. Under the Financial Support Requirement of the application, indicate that you have applied for, or plan to apply for, a China Scholarship Council scholarship.
Once you have submitted your PhD application, you will automatically be considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships and the CSC - University of Melbourne PhD Scholarship.
Stage 2: Applying to the CSC for the living allowance scholarship.
If you receive an offer of a PhD place from the University and also an offer of a tuition fee scholarship from the University as part of the China Scholarship Council - University of Melbourne PhD Scholarship, you will need to apply separately to the CSC for the living allowance benefit of the scholarship as follows:
- Seek approval to submit a scholarship application to the CSC from either your university in China, or from the nearest Consulate of the People's Republic of China if you are currently living outside the Chinese mainland.
- Apply directly to the CSC for a living allowance scholarship to support you while undertaking the PhD at the University of Melbourne. You should follow the CSC guidelines and apply online for the living allowance scholarship through the Agreements Channel. The CSC application period usually opens around 10 March and closes on 31 March.
The University’s PhD place offer and the tuition fee scholarship offer will need to be included with the CSC application. For further information, visit the CSC website.
When will I know the outcome?
The University of Melbourne aims to notify applicants of the outcome of their PhD applications by early March.
The CSC usually notifies applicants of the outcome of living allowance scholarship applications at the end of May for commencement no later than the 31 December in the following year.
Status:
Open for applications
Applications open:
1 Jul 2025
Applications close:
31 Jan 2026
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