OpenFieldNorthern Territory Regional Technology Skills Bursary
Tuition assistance bursary supporting international students undertaking high-demand telecommunications and network engineering qualifications in the Northern Territory.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completion of secondary education with strong mathematics and physics grades (minimum 65% average).
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for Australian technical vocational programs.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement explaining motivation to study telecommunications in Darwin and build a tech career in Australia.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic reference letter from secondary school instructor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Regional skills bursary: AUD $2,000 tuition fee reduction across the two-year advanced diploma
- Application fee
- AUD $250 enrollment application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $7,800/year standard diploma tuition; reduced to AUD $6,800/year with bursary
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 20 January 2027 (Term 1 Regional Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Darwin Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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