I am really interested in studying in Australia but not sure how the funding works for a phd. Does anyone know if it is similar to the UK or if it is self funded? Cheers

It is self funded, hardly any scholarships, worse that the UK. It is because the Aussie economy survives on international students especially from the far east asia.

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