Academic support

Find out about the range of academic support services available to refugee-background students to assist with their studies.

Whether you need help with planning your studies, practical support with finance, study skills, and English proficiency, or somewhere to live, the University has services and resources to support you.

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Student services and support

Discover the wide range of services and support—and useful tools—that are available to you as a student.

Find out what support is available
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Refugee-background scholarships

Find out how to find a scholarship to provide financial support for your studies.
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English assistance

We offer English for Academic Purposes and Academic Writing in ESL courses, and you may be able to get your fees paid for by the Refugee English Fund.
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Financial support and advice

You can get help with your finances, whether it's managing your student loan or allowance, paying fees, budgeting, or applying for scholarships.
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Fees-free English courses

The Refugee English Fund can support you to improve your English language skills while you study at the University.