u/Limp_Exercise1481

hi everyone,

I’m currently a master’s student in Europe, and I’m seriously considering Australia for a future PhD in geography/urban studies. I’m a non-Australian citizen and was hoping to learn more about how funding typically works for international PhD students there.

I know about the Australian Government RTP scholarship, but I was wondering:

• Is RTP basically the main pathway for fully funded PhDs (tuition + stipend) for international students?
• Or are there other major funding schemes, university scholarships, or supervisor-funded positions that international students commonly receive?

I know PhDs can be very demanding, so I would only pursue one if it were fully funded.

I would really appreciate hearing from current PhD students, international students, or anyone familiar with the Australian HDR system!!!!

thanks a lot!!!!!!

hi everyone, I’m currently a master’s student in Europe and I’m seriously considering Australia (I'm a non-Australian citizen) for a future PhD in my field (geography/urban studies).

I wonder how common funded PhD positions are for international students in Australia. I know about the RTP scholarship, but is that basically the main pathway for full funding (tuition + stipend), or are there other major funding schemes/university scholarships I should know about??? I know that a PhD is really exhausting, so I wouldn’t want to take on a program without funding.

Secondly, does getting a PhD in Australia make it more favorable towards immigration? I am proficient in English (C2) and really love to immigrate to Australia as well!!!

Really appreciate hearing from current PhD students or anyone familiar with the Australian system. Thanks!

hi everyone, I’m currently a master’s student in Europe and I’m seriously considering Australia (I'm a non-Australian citizen) for a future PhD in my field (geography/urban studies).

I wonder how common funded PhD positions are for international students in Australia. I know about the RTP scholarship, but is that basically the main pathway for full funding (tuition + stipend), or are there other major funding schemes/university scholarships I should know about??? I know that a PhD is really exhausting, so I wouldn’t want to take on a program without funding.

Secondly, does getting a PhD in Australia make it more favorable towards immigration? I am proficient in English (C2) and really love to immigrate to Australia as well!!!

Really appreciate hearing from current PhD students or anyone familiar with the Australian system. Thanks!

Hi guys, has anyone ever successfully gotten the deposit back? I decided not to study at Padua anymore, and I already paid the €208 in March, so I’m wondering if it’s possible to get a refund. Has anyone tried before?