University of Notre Dame

Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., priest of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, a French missionary order, established the University of Notre Dame in November 1842. Notre Dame arose from the vision of Father Sorin, who wanted to create a great Catholic university in America, and remained true to both his religious and intellectual traditions. The University is a leading American research university that offers undergraduate, professional and graduate students the opportunity to pursue their academic endeavors in a unique scholarly environment. Enriched by Catholic intellectual and cultural values, this is a place that throughout its history has sought to bring awareness to the service of justice. Undergraduates at Notre Dame pursue those inquiries in the numerous majors, minors and programs offered by Arts and Letters, Business, Science, Engineering, Architecture and Global Affairs. Professional degrees in Law, Industry and Architecture at Notre Dame can find academic rigor, liberating discoveries in classrooms and studios, and expert mentoring by seasoned practitioners.

Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., priest of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, a French missionary order, established the University of Notre Dame in November 1842. Notre Dame arose from the vision of Father Sorin, who wanted to create a great Catholic university in America, and remained true to both his religious and intellectual traditions. The University is a leading American research university that offers undergraduate, professional and graduate students the opportunity to pursue their academic endeavors in a unique scholarly environment. Enriched by Catholic intellectual and cultural values, this is a place that throughout its history has sought to bring awareness to the service of justice. Undergraduates at Notre Dame pursue those inquiries in the numerous majors, minors and programs offered by Arts and Letters, Business, Science, Engineering, Architecture and Global Affairs. Professional degrees in Law, Industry and Architecture at Notre Dame can find academic rigor, liberating discoveries in classrooms and studios, and expert mentoring by seasoned practitioners.

It is located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, the center of a metropolitan area with a population of over 300,000. Notre Dame stands on 1,250 acres, considered by many to be among the most beautiful of any university in the country. From the collegiate Gothic architecture and park-like landscape to exquisite outdoor sculpture and breathtaking views, Notre Dame's campus is a visual splendor. Even it's more recently constructed buildings that house state-of-the-art academic and student life facilities fit within a cohesive visual aesthetic that preserves tradition amid progress. The University of Notre Dame Australia offers multiple International Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarships to provide tuition assistance to high achieving international students enrolling in undergraduate programs at Notre Dame.

The value of the Scholarship is 20 percent (20%) of annual tuition fees for up to a maximum of the approved standard course duration. The Scholarship is awarded as a partial tuition fee waiver and does not cover costs such as living expenses, accommodation, transport, overseas student health cover or any other costs associated with study. To be eligible for the Scholarship, students must be international full fee-paying students commencing an undergraduate program (excluding the Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Bachelor of Physiotherapy/Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science) for the first time at The University of Notre Dame Australia in the relevant semester. No scholarship application form is required, as all undergraduate applicants who submit a complete application to Notre Dame are automatically nominated for consideration by the selection committee.