VU Sydney scholarships
At VU Sydney, we aim to extend every kind of support to our students so they have the best educational experience at all times, no matter where they are located.
VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship
The VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship provides eligible international students commencing in 2027 with:
- 30% off tuition fees for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (EGEC); or
- 20% off tuition fees for all other eligible courses.
How to apply
No separate scholarship application is required. Students will automatically be assessed for the VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship when they apply for an eligible course.
Successful applicants will have the scholarship detailed in their full offer letter.
Scholarship value
- Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (EGEC): 30% reduction in tuition fees for the entire standard duration of eligible course, subject to the scholarship terms and conditions (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
- All other eligible courses: 20% reduction in tuition fees of the standard duration of eligible course, subject to the scholarship terms and conditions (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
Eligibility (2027 commencing students)
All new students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course (including ELSIS EAP packages) with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2027 are eligible.
Please refer to terms and conditions below.
2027 tuition fees, scholarships and intakes
The table below shows the 2027 tuition fee for four units, the applicable scholarship rate and the tuition fee after the scholarship has been applied. Eligible courses receive a 20% tuition fee reduction, with a 30% tuition fee reduction for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (EGEC).
Course 2027 tuition fee (4 units) Scholarship value Fee after scholarship (4 units) Sydney 2027 intakes Brisbane 2027 intakes Diploma of Business (Enterprise) $16,600 20% $13,280 Jul Not offered Diploma of Information Technology $16,600 20% $13,280 Jul Not offered Bachelor of Business – Information Systems Management $19,500 20% $15,600 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Not offered Bachelor of Business – Accounting $19,500 20% $15,600 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Not offered Bachelor of Information Technology $19,500 20% $15,600 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Bachelor of Cyber Security $19,500 20% $15,600 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Jul Bachelor of Data Science $19,500 20% $15,600 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Feb, Jul Bachelor of Early Childhood Education $17,750 20% $14,200 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership $17,750 20% $14,200 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education $16,900 30% $11,830 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Master of Education $17,750 20% $14,200 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep Master of Business Analytics $20,250 20% $16,200 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Jul, Nov Master of Applied Information Technology $20,250 20% $16,200 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Jul, Nov Master of Professional Accounting $20,250 20% $16,200 Feb, Jul, Nov Not offered - Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for this scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive this scholarship for their approved study duration, providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by the payment due date of each study period, makes satisfactory progress and meets the conditions of their student visa.
- The VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.
- This scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
- Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn.
- Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship
The VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship provides eligible international students with an additional 10% reduction in tuition fees when commencing an eligible higher education diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate course in 2027.
The scholarship is offered in addition to the VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship, which provides a 20% tuition fee reduction. Eligible students who receive both scholarships will receive a combined 30% reduction in tuition fees for the standard duration of their course.
The Global Diversity Scholarship supports Victoria University’s commitment to building a diverse and globally connected student community by supporting students from a broad range of countries and regions to study at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane.
Scholarship value
Eligible students will receive an additional 10% reduction in tuition fees for the standard duration of their eligible course.
When combined with the VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship (20%), eligible students will receive a total 30% tuition fee reduction.
How to apply
No separate scholarship application is required.
Students will automatically be assessed for the VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship when they apply for an eligible course commencing in 2027.
Eligible countries and regions
Eligible international students who are citizens of selected countries and regions.
Eligible countries include:
Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Additional selected countries or markets across Europe, Central Asia and Africa may also be eligible, subject to the published scholarship terms and conditions.
Scholarship places may be limited. Eligibility and scholarship awards are subject to the published terms and conditions.
Course 2027 tuition fee (4 units) 2027 Semester Fee after 20% Scholarship 2027 Semester Fee after 30% Scholarship Diploma of Business (Enterprise) $16,600 $13,280 $11,620 Diploma of Information Technology $16,600 $13,280 $11,620 Bachelor of Business – Information Systems Management $19,500 $15,600 $13,650 Bachelor of Business – Accounting $19,500 $15,600 $13,650 Bachelor of Information Technology $19,500 $15,600 $13,650 Bachelor of Cyber Security $19,500 $15,600 $13,650 Bachelor of Data Science $19,500 $15,600 $13,650 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education $17,750 $14,200 $12,425 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership $17,750 $14,200 $12,425 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education $16,900 $13,520 $12,425 Master of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) $17,750 $14,200 $12,425 Master of Business Analytics $20,250 $16,200 $14,175 Master of Applied Information Technology $20,250 $16,200 $14,175 Master of Professional Accounting $20,250 $16,200 $14,175 Master of Artificial Intelligence $20,250 $16,200 $11,620 - Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students must successfully complete all units in their first year of the course for the scholarship to be maintained in their second year of study.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship for their approved study duration, providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by census date each study period, and meets the conditions of their student visa.
- The VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.
VU Sydney Alumni Grant
Add another qualification from a world-class university to your résumé and stand out with the VU Sydney Alumni Grant.
The VU Sydney Alumni Grant is offered to eligible students seeking admission to business or IT postgraduate programs who have completed a Bachelor of Business (BBNS), Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) or Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) at VU Sydney.
This grant will provide students with a tuition fee waiver for two units. Students will also be eligible for four units of Credit (Advanced Standing) towards their master’s degree if the undergraduate degree has been completed in the same discipline area as the proposed postgraduate course.
This means the cost of a 16 unit postgraduate program can be made available for you for the price of 10 units.
How to apply: Students will be automatically assessed for the grant at the time of application for admission into an eligible VU Sydney postgraduate qualification.
Scholarship value (2026 commencement): Two VU Sydney postgraduate units, valued up to AU$7,401.50 after the VU Sydney International scholarship is applied.
Eligibility (2026 commencement): Students who have completed the following undergraduate programs in the relevant stream of study at VU Sydney only will receive four (4) cognate units of Credit (Advanced Standing) and the VU Sydney Alumni Grant:
- Bachelor of Business (BBNS)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT)
- Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS).
Bachelor of Business students (BBNS) will be granted 4 units in credit (Advanced Standing) units towards:
- Master of Professional Accounting (BMAQ)
- Master of Business Analytics (BMBU)
- Master of Supply Chain Management (BMSU)
- Master of Business Administration (Global) (BMAG)
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) and Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) will be granted 4 units in Credit (Advanced Standing) units towards:
- Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT).
- Students will have the fees waived for two units if they are progressing to a postgraduate course after having completed an undergraduate program at VU Sydney in 2021, 2022 or 2023 in the same cognate discipline.
- The grant is applied to a unit in each of the first semester and final semester of study.
- Students will be assessed for Advanced Standing in line with the VU Advanced Standing Procedure, Credit- Advanced Standing Procedure (HE) and VU Admissions Policy.
- The credit from the grant will be applied to tuition fees only.
- If a student fails a unit for which the grant was applied, they will be liable for the unit’s tuition fee for their repeat attempt of it.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn.
Non current scholarships
Please find all previously issued VU Sydney Scholarships. Current scholarships available are found above.
Our new Global Business Scholarship for international students from Japan and Brazil offers a reduction of 50% on tuition fees for students commencing our selected postgraduate courses (BMEN and BMAG courses). The Scholarship is open to international students (offshore and onshore) from Japan and Brazil and are commencing with VU Sydney or VU Brisbane in 2024.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
- How to apply: Students will automatically be assessed for the 50% Scholarship for International Students from Japan at the time of application.
- Value: 50% off the course tuition fee the duration of the course.
- Eligibility: The scholarship is available all international students commencing the below mentioned courses (including ELSIS EAP packages) at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane who is a citizen of Japan or Brazil.
There are a limited number of available places for this scholarship. This scholarship is open until all places are exhausted.
Terms and Conditions:
- Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
- No other VU scholarships apply to students who have been granted Global Business Scholarship.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for Global Business Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in their first year of the course for the scholarship to be maintained in their second year of study.
- Global Business Scholarship is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.
- This scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
- Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn.
- Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
Our VU Sydney & Brisbane Global Diversity Scholarship offers a further reduction of 10% on tuition fees for students commencing our undergraduate, postgraduate and higher education diploma programs in IT and Business. The 10% reduction would be applied in addition to the VU Sydney/VU Brisbane Pathway to Success Scholarship.
The Global Diversity Scholarship is open to international students (offshore and onshore) from the regions defined below who are commencing with VU Sydney or VU Brisbane in 2024.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
How to apply: Students will be automatically assessed for the Global Diversity Scholarship at the time of application.
Value (2024 commencement): 10% off the course tuition fee the full duration of the course.
Eligibility (2024 commencement):
The scholarship is available to any international student commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate course (including ELSIS EAP packages) at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane who is a citizen of one of the following countries or regions:
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
- The Philippines
- Thailand
- Cambodia
- Latin America.
Please note: there are a limited number of available places for this scholarship.
Terms and Conditions:
Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.- Apart from the VUS and VUB Pathway to Success Scholarship, no other VU scholarships apply for students who have been granted a Global Diversity Scholarship.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the Global Diversity Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in their first year of the course for the scholarship to be maintained in their second year of study.
- The Global Diversity Scholarship is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.
- This scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
- Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn.
- Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
The VU Sydney & Brisbane Early Childhood Education International Scholarship supports new international students who plan to commence a course in early childhood education in 2024.
Do not miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally-ranked university!
How to apply: You will be automatically assessed for this scholarship after submitting your application for an eligible course.
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (EGEC)
Value (2024 commencement): 10% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
Eligibility (2024 commencement): All new international students commencing the course Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education at with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2024 are eligible for the scholarship.
Bachelor of Early Childhood (EBEC)/Bachelor of Early Childhood and Leadership (EBCL)
Value (2024 commencement): 20% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
Eligibility (2024 commencement): All new international students commencing the course Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership at with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2024 are eligible for the scholarship.
Terms and Conditions:
- The VU Sydney & Brisbane Early Childhood Education International Scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
- Successful applicants will be notified in their offer letter. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organization for their VU Sydney or Brisbane course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the Census date of the course.
- The VU Sydney & Brisbane Early Childhood Education International Scholarship is not refundable or convertible to cash.
- The VU Sydney & Brisbane Early Childhood Education International Scholarship cannot be transferred to another individual or course.
- The VU Sydney & Brisbane Early Childhood Education International Scholarship cannot be deferred into commencement in a new study period without reassessment of eligibility.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the VU Sydney & Brisbane Early Childhood Education International Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata) until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- Current VU Sydney & Brisbane students receiving a different VU Sydney/Brisbane scholarship who wish to change from one course to another with advanced standing (credits) are eligible for a continuation of their existing scholarship only.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the VU Sydney & Brisbane Early Childhood Education International Scholarship providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs for each study period, and meets the conditions of their student visa.
- Scholarships only apply to eligible students during their period of study at VU Sydney/Brisbane and cannot be allocated retrospectively to students who are no longer enrolled.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship or have the scholarship withdrawn.
- The University reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.
The VU Sydney Pathway to Success Scholarship provides 2024 commencing students with an annual reduction of $10,000 in tuition fees. Students commencing our undergraduate, postgraduate and higher education diploma programs in IT and Business are eligible for this scholarship. The Scholarship is open to all international onshore and offshore students who are commencing with VU Sydney in 2024 and who meet the entry requirements.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
How to apply: Students will automatically be assessed for the pathway to success scholarship at the time of application.
Value (2024 commencing students): Annual value of $10,000 (and divided into 8 units) for the first year of study, and $10,000 per year thereafter if you maintain satisfactory academic progress. Please refer to terms and conditions below
Eligibility (2024 articulating students): All new students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course (including ELSIS EAP packages) with VU Sydney in 2024 are eligible. Please refer to terms and conditions below.
Terms and Conditions:
- Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the Pathway to Success Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in their first year of the course for the scholarship to be maintained in their second year of study.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the Pathway to Success Scholarship for their approved study duration, providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by the payment due date of each study period, and meets the conditions of their student visa.
- The Pathway to Success is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.
- This scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
- Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn.
- Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
The IT Career Launcher Scholarship is awarded to students who have completed an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma of IT and have not received 8 or 10 units respectively in Credit (Advanced Standing) towards their Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Cyber Security at VU Sydney. It covers tuition fees for up to two units of study.
How to apply: Students will be automatically assessed for the grant at the time of application for admission into an eligible VU Sydney Bachelor degree.
Scholarship value (2025 commencement): Two VU Sydney undergraduate units, valued at AU$6,562 (for two units) after the VU Sydney Global Excellence Scholarship has been applied.
Eligibility (2025 commencement):
Onshore VU Sydney applicants who receive a full offer for the Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) or Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) for commencement in 2025 who have completed an AQF Diploma of IT, and receive less than eight units in credit in Credit (Advanced Standing) will receive a scholarship equivalent to the fees of up to two units. In the event where 6 units or less have been granted, then a scholarship of equivalent to 2 units will be granted. In the event where 7 units or have been granted, then a scholarship of equivalent to 1 unit will be granted.
Onshore VU Sydney applicants who receive a full offer for the Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) or Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) for commencement in 2025 who have completed an AQF Advanced Diploma of IT and receive less than 10 units in credit in Credit (Advanced Standing) will receive a scholarship equivalent to the fees of up to two units. In the event where 10 units or less have been granted, then a scholarship of equivalent to 2 units will be granted. In the event where 11 units or have been granted, then a scholarship of equivalent to 1 unit will be granted.
The VU Sydney & Brisbane 2025 International Scholarship provides students with a 25% reduction in tuition fees. Students commencing our undergraduate, postgraduate and higher education diploma programs in IT and Business are eligible for this scholarship. The Scholarship is open to all international onshore and offshore students who are commencing with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2025 and who meet the entry requirements.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
How to apply: Students will automatically be assessed for the VU Sydney & Brisbane 2025 International Scholarship at the time of application.
Value (2025 commencing students): 25% off the course tuition fees for the full course duration. Please refer to terms and conditions below
Eligibility (2025 articulating students): All new students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course (including ELSIS EAP packages) with VU Sydney in 2025 are eligible. Please refer to terms and conditions below.
Terms and Conditions:
- Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for this scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive this scholarship for their approved study duration, providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by the payment due date of each study period, makes satisfactory progress and meets the conditions of their student visa.
- The VU Sydney & Brisbane 2025 International Scholarship is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.
- This scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
- Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn.
- Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
The 2025 Early Childhood Education International Scholarship supports new international students who plan to commence an Early Childhood Education course in 2025.
Do not miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
How to apply: You will be automatically assessed for this scholarship after submitting your application for an eligible course.
Value (2025 commencement):
- Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (EGEC): 20% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership (EBEC and EBCL): 25% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
- Master of Education (EMED): 25% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
Eligibility (2025 commencement): All new international students commencing a course in Early Childhood Education at VU Sydney or Brisbane in 2025 are eligible for the scholarship.
Terms and Conditions:
- The Early Childhood Education International Scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
- Successful applicants will be notified in their offer letter. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organization for their VU Sydney or Brisbane course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the Census date of the course.
- The ‘Early Childhood Education International Scholarship’ is not refundable or convertible to cash.
- The ‘Early Childhood Education International Scholarship’ cannot be transferred to another individual or course.
- The ‘Early Childhood Education International Scholarship’ cannot be deferred into commencement in a new study period without reassessment of eligibility.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the ‘Early Childhood Education International Scholarship’ for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses. If the remaining duration is eight units or less, they will receive a 20% scholarship only.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata) until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive this scholarship for their approved study duration, providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by the payment due date of each study period, makes satisfactory progress and meets the conditions of their applicable visa.
- Scholarships only apply to eligible students during their period of study at VU Sydney/Brisbane and cannot be allocated retrospectively to students who are no longer enrolled.
- The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship or have the scholarship withdrawn.
- The University reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.
The 2025 VU Sydney and VU Brisbane Diversity Scholarship provides an additional 10% tuition fee reduction for students enrolling in our undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher education diploma programs in IT and Business. This 10% reduction is offered in conjunction with the the 2025 VU Sydney and Brisbane International Scholarship, which provides a 25% tuition fee discount. This scholarship is available to international students (both offshore and onshore) from designated diverse regions who commence their studies at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane in 2025.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
How to apply: Students will automatically be assessed for the 2025 VU Sydney and VU Brisbane Diversity Scholarship at the time of application.
Value (2025 commencement): 10% reduction of the course tuition fee the duration of the course. (Total value is 35% after combining the VU Sydney and Brisbane 2025 International Scholarship, valued at 25%)
Eligibility (2025 commencement): The scholarship is available all international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate courses (including ELSIS EAP packages) at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane who is a citizen of Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Latin America, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam. There are a limited number of available places for this scholarship.
Terms and Conditions
- Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the 2025 Sydney & Brisbane Global Diversity Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students must successfully complete all units in their first year of the course for the scholarship to be maintained in their second year of study.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the 2025 Sydney & Brisbane Global Diversity Scholarship for their approved study duration, providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by census date each study period, and meets the conditions of their student visa.
- The 2025 Sydney & Brisbane Global Diversity Scholarship is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.
The VU Sydney & Brisbane 2026 International Scholarship provides students with up to a 22.5% reduction in tuition fees. Students commencing our undergraduate, postgraduate and higher education diploma programs are eligible for this scholarship. The Scholarship is open to all international onshore and offshore students who are commencing with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2026 and who meet the entry requirements.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
How to apply: Students will automatically be assessed for the VU Sydney and Brisbane 2026 International Scholarship at the time of application.
Value (2026 commencing students): 22.5% reduction of the course tuition fees for the full course duration. Please refer to terms and conditions below
- Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (EGEC): 20% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
- All other courses: 22.5% reduction of the course tuition fee for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
Eligibility (2026 commencing students): All new students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course (including ELSIS EAP packages) with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2026 are eligible.
The 2026 VU Sydney and VU Brisbane Diversity Scholarship provides an additional 10% tuition fee reduction for students enrolling in our undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher education diploma programs in IT and Business. This 10% reduction is offered on top of the 2026 VU Sydney and Brisbane International Scholarship, which provides a 22.5% tuition fee discount. This scholarship is available to international students (both offshore and onshore) from designated diverse regions who commence their studies at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane in 2026.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get a world-class qualification from a globally ranked university!
How to apply: Students will automatically be assessed for the 2026 VU Sydney and VU Brisbane Diversity Scholarship at the time of application.
Value (2025 commencement): 10% reduction of the course tuition fee the duration of the course. (Applied in addition to the 22.5% VU Sydney and Brisbane 2026 International Scholarship)
Eligibility (2026 commencement): The scholarship is available all international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate courses (including ELSIS EAP packages) at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane who is a citizen of one of the following regions/ countries. Please note that there are a limited number of available places for this scholarship:
Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Kenya, Latin America, Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam.
Scholarship Value
Courses 2026 Fees (4 Units) VU Sydney and Brisbane 2026 Global Diversity Scholarship (32.5%) Intakes (2026) Sydney Intakes (2026) Brisbane Diploma of Business (Enterprise) $16,500 $11,138 Feb, Jul NA Diploma of Information Technology $16,500 $11,138 Feb, Apr, Jul , Sep, Nov NA Bachelor of Business (Major in Information System Management) $18,400 $12,420 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov NA Bachelor of Business (Major in Accounting) $18,400 $12,420 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov NA Bachelor of Information Technology $18,400 $12,420 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Bachelor of Cyber Security $18,400 $12,420 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Master of Business Analytics $19,100 $12,893 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Master of Applied Information Technology $19,100 $12,893 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov Master of Professional Accounting $19,100 $12,893 Feb, Jul, Nov NA Master of Enterprise Resource Planning $19,100 $12,893 Feb, Jul, Nov NA Master of Supply Chain Management $19,100 $12,893 Feb, Jul, Nov NA Master of Business Administration (Global) $20,400 $13,770 Feb, Jul, Nov NA Terms and Conditions
- Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
- Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
- New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the 2026 Sydney & Brisbane Global Diversity Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
- Students must successfully complete all units in their first year of the course for the scholarship to be maintained in their second year of study.
- Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the 2026 Sydney & Brisbane Global Diversity Scholarship for their approved study duration, providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by census date each study period, and meets the conditions of their student visa.
- The 2026 Sydney & Brisbane Global Diversity Scholarship is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course.