University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle: international tuition ≈ 45,860 AUD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 75,570 AUD. Merit scholarships are open to international students.
First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically assessed for 20% or 30% merit tuition scholarships for 2027 entry. No need-based aid information was found.
Getting in. The school has not published an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. The school has not published a minimum English score. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 75,570 AUD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 30/10. You apply through Apply direct. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Newcastle?
International tuition is ≈ 45,860 AUD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 75,570 AUD.
Does University of Newcastle offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically assessed for 20% or 30% merit tuition scholarships for 2027 entry. No need-based aid information was found.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
25% Excelencia Internacional ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: 25% of gross annual international tuition fee, plus first-semester accommodation and up to 60 hours English tuition
This scholarship is for international students from South and Central America; it is open to international students with a regional limit, not closed to them.
- Renewable in later years
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Australian Universities2025Campus tour
- Nk vlogs Aussie2026Campus tour
- University of Newcastle, Australia2026Official
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says no separate application is needed and eligible applicants are assessed automatically with their study application, for scholarships aimed at international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page says no separate application is needed for the international merit scholarships; CSS Profile is not mentioned. The quote does not directly address this question, so it stays Unclear.
Scholarships at this school
$1,500 Global Access GrantMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page1,500 AUD≈ ₫27.3M
A bonus for international students who hold one of the main scholarships and pay the deposit on time.
- First year only
20% International Excellence ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: 20% of gross annual international tuition fee
Applies to new international students commencing in 2027 or later, with no separate application.
- Renewable in later years
30% Vice-Chancellor's International Academic Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: 30% of gross annual international tuition fee
The scholarship is created to attract academically gifted international students, with no country restriction.
- Renewable in later years
25% Excelencia Internacional ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This scholarship is for international students from South and Central America; it is open to international students with a regional limit, not closed to them.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
English
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Last day to apply for Trimester 1 2027Applicationin15days
- Last day to apply for Semester 1 2027Application+36 days
- Last day to accept and pay for Trimester 1 2027Deposit+57 days
- Last day to accept and pay for Semester 1 2027Deposit+78 days
- Trimester 1 2027 OrientationOrientation+102 days
- Trimester 1 2027 commencement dateOther+109 days
Programs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Bachelor courses registered for international students in the Australian Government CRICOS register. The register may lag the latest intake.
Staying in Australia after graduation
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years for a bachelor's degree. Key conditions: aged 35 or under when applying, in Australia, held a Student visa in the last 6 months, and a recent degree from a CRICOS-registered course.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data