PhD Biomedical Engineering – Scholarship for Afghan Refugees
The UNHCR Scholarship Programme offers a fully funded PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, covering tuition and a stipend of AUD 22,500 per year for Afghan refugees holding a Temporary Protection Visa.
Who Qualifies
| Visa Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|----------------|----------------------|
| Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) | Must have been granted a TPV in Australia and hold a valid Temporary Protection Visa or its successor. |
| Refugee Status | Recognised as a refugee by the Australian government or UNHCR, irrespective of the length of stay. |
| Academic Standing | A minimum of a bachelor's degree with honors in engineering, biomedical engineering or a related field. |
| Language Proficiency | IELTS overall band ≥ 6.5 or equivalent. |
All listed scholarships accept Afghan nationals and other refugees who meet the above visa and academic requirements.
Real Scholarships
1️⃣ UNHCR Scholarship Programme
| Feature | Detail |
|---------|--------|
| Funding | Full tuition waiver + AUD 22,500 annual stipend |
| Eligibility | Refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, including those on a TPV |
| Deadline | 31 December 2026 |
| Duration | 1 year (renewable up to 3 years) |
| Official URL | UNHCR Scholarships |
The scholarship is administered by the Australian Department of Education and is specifically designed to support displaced students. The stipend is intended to cover living expenses, books, and health insurance.
2️⃣ Australia Awards Scholarship – PhD
| Feature | Detail |
|---------|--------|
| Funding | Full tuition + travel allowance + living stipend (AUD 20,000+ per year) |
| Eligibility | Afghan nationals pursuing a doctoral degree at an Australian university |
| Deadline | 30 September 2026 (for the 2027 intake) |
| Duration | 3–4 years (based on PhD length) |
| Official URL | Australia Awards PhD |
Australia Awards are prestigious scholarships funded by the Australian government, providing comprehensive support to students from developing countries.
3️⃣ Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship (MIGS)
| Feature | Detail |
|---------|--------|
| Funding | Full tuition + AUD 18,000 annual stipend |
| Eligibility | International PhD students, including refugees, enrolled at the University of Melbourne |
| Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Duration | 2 years (renewable based on PhD progress) |
| Official URL | [Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship](https://study