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Doctor of Philosophy

As a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, you’ll complete a substantial program of independent and original research in your chosen field of study. A PhD prepares you for a range of careers - from academic to industry and is the highest degree qualification available. 

• 3–4 years (full time) minimum commitment of 35 – 40 hours per week or
• 6–8 years (part time) minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
• Offered in all Faculties
• A thesis of no more than 100,000 words.

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UNSW undertakes world-class research that tackles some of the greatest challenges facing society today. When you join the UNSW research community, you join a passionate collective of people who are using research to transform minds, transform lives, and transform the world.

UNSW will support you to develop the skills and expertise you need to make a difference in your field. We are committed to providing you with an unmatched PhD experience that includes outstanding research training and mentorship, world-class supervision, and access to research environments defined by excellence and collaboration.

You will receive advanced specialist research training and produce a thesis that provides evidence for independent thought, critical analysis, and expert knowledge of the discipline in an international context. In some disciplines, creative work may form part of the thesis.

Find information about individual PhD programs and codes on the UNSW Handbook .

Learn about the graduate attributes and learning outcomes for UNSW higher degree research programs here . 

The minimum requirement for admission to a PhD is:

• A UNSW Bachelor degree with first or upper second class Honours from UNSW; or
• a completed Master by Research from UNSW with a substantial research component and demonstrated capacity for timely completion of a high quality research thesis; or
• an equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution as determined by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee (HDC)

The minimum requirement for UNSW Scholarship with admission to a PhD is:

• a four year Bachelor degree with first or upper second class Honours from an Australian institution or equivalent research qualification as above.

You may think of yourself as a student, but we think of you as a professional researcher in the early stages of a long and vibrant career.

UNSW will provide you with the skills and expertise to pursue a range of career pathways after you graduate, from academia to industry.

As a PhD candidate, you’ll have access to a wealth of opportunities to work with and alongside industry through industry PhD programs to internships and mentorships .

You’ll also have access to the most comprehensive student entrepreneurship program in Australia, that can help you develop your ideas, raise capital and launch a startup.

Fees and costs

The costs associated with enrolment in a research higher degree program vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international candidate. Learn more about the fees and costs here .

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Postgraduate research degrees

Our research is driven by the big picture. The University of Sydney is home to leading researchers who are finding solutions to the world's most pressing issues by changing the way they look at them. 

We are home to 90 world‑renowned multidisciplinary research and teaching centres that tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, such as health, climate change and food security. These centres include the Charles Perkins Centre, the Brain and Mind Centre ,  The University of Sydney Nano Institute , the Sydney Policy Lab , the Sydney Environment Institute , and the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre .

Our interdisciplinary approach means that students are part of a community of scholars that unites experts in fields as diverse as medicine, arts, social sciences, engineering, information technologies and science. 

As a researcher at Sydney, you'll work alongside some of the world's brightest and most accomplished academics. You can access high-calibre facilities and unique international partnerships with top-ranked institutions, including Stanford, UCLA, the University of Edinburgh, Utrecht University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the University of Hong Kong.

Types of research degrees

Master's degree by research.

A master's degree by research at Sydney:

• is the second-highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework
• can be a gateway to study at a PhD level
• is usually one to two years full-time or two to four years part-time*
• is awarded based on a supervised thesis, which makes a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the subject concerned.

*Part-time is not available to international student visa holders.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

A PhD at Sydney:

• is our premier research award and the highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework
• comprises of independent research and writing on an approved topic toward a thesis for examination
• may be undertaken in all faculties and divisions, or across disciplines
• is usually 3.5 years of full-time or seven years of part-time* study.

If you’re interested in a Joint PhD program, you need to follow the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) application steps 1-3. In addition, your proposed supervisor will need to complete a proposal to negotiate a student agreement form. If accepted, you will also be required to sign an individual student agreement. After your student agreement is finalised, you will then be sent an application form for the Joint PhD program.

Please refer to the University's Dual and Joint Degree Policy for full policy details.

Download our  Joint PhD programs factsheet (pdf, 116KB)  to learn more.

Professional doctorate

A professional doctorate at Sydney:

• allows candidates to pursue rigorous scholarship alongside advancing their practice in many fields
• is usually three to four years of full-time or six to eight years of part-time* study.

Internship opportunities

Grow professionally and academically through a paid 3-6 month internship with an industry partner as you complete your degree.

The University of Sydney has partnered with  Australian Postgraduate Research Intern (APR.Intern)  to provide domestic and international HDR students with internship opportunities  in a range of sectors and disciplines.

A paid internship will allow you to:

• Develop competencies that will contribute to your research
• Gain industry experience, develop skills and build networks
• Enhance your employability
• Earn additional income

HDR coursework 

HDR coursework is mandatory for some of our research degrees. HDR coursework adds to your researcher toolkit so you can graduate with a robust set of skills, for a career in academia or industry.

Your faculty may elect to define certain units of study as mandatory for a given degree, or define any other studies as required by the progress evaluation panel of the research project. Refer to the relevant course in the  handbook .  

Frequently asked questions

Getting started, do i need prior research experience.

Yes, all HDR courses require prior research experience. This is because HDR courses are largely self-driven, requiring pre-requisite research, time and project management skills.

If I have no prior research experience how can I get started?

If you do not have any previous research experience, there are ways to gain what you need. Both the one-year honours and masters by coursework degrees containing substantial research components are great pathways into research. These courses will allow you to gain the research skills necessary to apply for the PhD.

What is the difference between a Master of Philosophy/Research and a PhD?

The PhD is our premier research award and the highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework. The PhD is usually three years full-time or six years part-time.

The Master of Philosophy/Research is usually one to two years full-time or four years part-time (part-time is available to domestic students only). A PhD thesis is generally around 80,000 words while a master’s thesis is 50,000 words.

How do I find a supervisor?

To browse through the profiles of our researchers and learn about their current and past research, please refer to Find a Researcher . Here, you will also be able to access the publications lists and contact details of our researchers. 

My research idea crosses two disciplines – is this a problem?

No. Interdisciplinary research is highly regarded in the world of academia and working across disciplines can be very beneficial in developing and demonstrating different analytical skills. Working on research from two perspectives can also offer insight that you would not be able to achieve from one discipline perspective.

What are the English language requirements for a PhD?

Please check your  course page  for the requirements of each course. Generally, the English requirements are between 6.0 to 7.0 IELTS overall or equivalent in other accepted English proficiency tests.

How much do HDR courses cost?

There are no course fees for domestic students – fees are covered by the government Research Training Program (RTP) fee offset. However, fees apply to international students. Please refer to the  course page  for fee details.

What scholarships are available?

We have one of the largest research schemes in Australia. Opportunities include the Australian government-funded Research Training Program (RTP) stipend scholarships, and the University of Sydney and faculty-specific awards. Explore your options .

Degree progression

Do i have to undertake hdr coursework.

It depends on your degree. Your faculty may define certain units of study as mandatory for a given degree. Where this is not the case, you may still have the opportunity to complete units of study that you find useful to support your learning and research. 

Can I transfer from the Master of Philosophy into a PhD?

It is possible for students to move to the PhD after the first year of study, if you have made satisfactory progress and if the transfer is approved by your Faculty. It is important to inform your supervisor of your plans early so that you can work on a timeline together to achieve this goal.

Support during your studies

Am i able to work while studying my hdr course full-time.

Yes, you can work during your PhD. How many hours you take on is at your own discretion, and you must ensure that you still allow time for the completion of your research. International HDR students can generally work more hours than coursework students. Please check your individual visa for specific restrictions.

Will the university employ me during my PhD?

There are sometimes opportunities for PhD candidates to engage in paid employment at the University, but this is not guaranteed and is dependent on the Faculty/Department. If opportunities do arise, they may be in the form of teaching, marking, acting as a research assistant, or other roles.

What support services are available to research students?

There is extensive support for research students at Sydney, including 100+ multidisciplinary research and teaching centres.

Other services:

• Library workshops for research skills
• Academic Liasion Librarians
• Research Support Officers
• Careers Centre
• Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA)
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Research at Sydney

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• 100% of our research is ranked at world standard and above by the Australian Research Council
• 100+ multidisciplinary research and teaching centres
• * QS World University Rankings 2024

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Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is the University’s flagship research award and is the standard pre-requisite for a career in research or academia. The PhD involves three – four years of research for a full-time candidate or the equivalent in half-time candidature.

As one of the most highly research-intensive and respected universities in Australia and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight , The University of Adelaide is the smart choice for your research program. The University is committed to providing unique opportunities for graduates and researchers who are recognised as worldwide leaders for their vision and capacity to address global research challenges.

All PhD students at the University have the opportunity to broaden their research experience through the Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) program.

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Find out more about the application process and start your studies at the University of Adelaide.

Be sure to check the critical dates to avoid missing application deadlines.

Career Readiness

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Research Manager;  Research Scientist;  Research and Education

Degree Structure

A PhD comprises an independent, supervised research project mutually agreed upon by the student, their supervisors and Head of School. The PhD requires the development and implementation of a rigorous research plan, based on a comprehensive understanding of the relevant literature and the need for answers to questions posed in that literature or as a result of a new theory. In addition, PhD students complete a minimum of 120 hours of relevant professional development activities through the University's Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) program. Progress through the degree is tracked through the completion of a number of key milestones . These milestones provide an opportunity for the University to review progress and ensure that candidates are well supported to complete their degree in a timely manner. The award of the degree is based on the examination of a thesis by no fewer than two external expert examiners of international standing. Acceptable thesis formats include a conventional written narrative, publication, combination and a major creative work plus exegesis. In all cases, examiners assess the thesis on a number of key criteria including its capacity to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the chosen field of research. The final outcome is determined by the University following review of all the examiners' reports.

Admission Requirements

A successful application to a PhD program involves a number of considerations: Academic background and Experience An applicant must demonstrate that they have sufficient background and experience in independent supervised research to successfully complete a PhD as detailed in the academic program rules . English Language Proficiency Requirement As English is the language of instruction at the University of Adelaide, all applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency before an offer of a place is made. Availability of supervision and resourcing In addition to the academic requirements, the Head of School must certify that your proposed research project is acceptable to the School and that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully. Accordingly, discussing your research interests with your prospective supervisors/School is essential prior to submitting your PhD application.  Visit our Research Degrees Projects page for details of some of the available projects on offer.  If you don’t find a project of interest here, you can apply with your own project idea after reaching out to potential supervisor(s) in your area of interest.  Fees for Domestic Students Eligible domestic students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are covered by the Research Training Program (RTP) and are exempt from the payment of tuition fees. An RTP place is available for a maximum of 4 years of full time equivalent study for an eligible Doctorate student. Fees for International Students The tuition fees for international research students are available on the web at:  https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/postgraduate/research-degrees/international-student-fees/ In addition to tuition costs, it is a condition of a student visa that you hold and maintain health insurance for the entire length of your stay in Australia. This insurance is called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) . Tuition fees for international students who have been awarded a Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship are covered by an RTP Fee-Offset for a maximum of 4 years of full-time equivalent study for an eligible Doctorate student. Scholarships The University of Adelaide offers a wide range of scholarships to assist both domestic and international students with the cost of their studies. For information on the opportunities available, closing dates and how to apply go to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduate-research/scholarships/

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support .  When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Program details

The major component of a research program is a substantial written work known as a thesis, which investigates a particular subject or issue. As a research student, you will work with increased independence, under the direction of an academic supervisor or a supervisory panel of academic staff.

A PhD will normally take you between 2-4 years to complete.

• 2 - 4 years full time
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities

The Doctor of Philosophy is your gateway to an academic or research career in science. In addition to academia, PhD graduates work in diverse fields within government, education, industry and media.

World class facilities

Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and support, including labs, computational services and recreation and relaxation rooms.

Learning experience

Industry engagement

Industry engagement is one of the best ways for a PhD student to test their capabilities as a researcher, and to obtain transferable and professional skills.

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Ilya Bobrovskiy had a crazy idea for his PhD. And then he made one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of the year.

Fees & scholarships

Scholarships.

Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation.

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Understand the how to apply steps

Visit the domestic postgraduate research applications page to prepare for your application to ANU.

Finding an academic supervisor

Prospective research students first need to identify a research project and find an academic supervisor.

Review the  fields of research  we offer and contact the academic convenor for advice about potential projects, supervisors, and the pre-application process. The  ANU Researchers  website is also a good place to start looking for a supervisor.

Email your academic supervisor directly to enquire about projects and supervision. Your email should outline the reason(s) why you are attracted to their field of research, the type of research you would like to pursue and a summary of your academic qualifications and research experience. You may also submit a short research proposal, however, this is not mandatory at this point.

The academic supervisor may contact you to discuss your research proposal and possibly other projects, or they may forward your email to other staff in the research school / centre.

Once an academic supervisor has been confirmed to support your application you may proceed to step three.

If you are not sure which area of research or supervisor matches your interest please complete an  expression of interest  and we will get in contact with you. Do not proceed to next step until advised.

Finding available scholarships

ANU Colleges and individual research schools offer a number of  scholarships  that are awarded on a merit basis. You can also talk to your academic supervisor about other sources of funding you might access to assist with living expenses and tuition fees.

Visit the international postgraduate research applications page to prepare for your application to ANU.

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Studying an advanced, research-focused Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree at The Australian National University (ANU) is an opportunity to make a substantial and original contribution to your discipline or area of professional practice.

We’ll automatically consider you for a scholarship when we receive your application.

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ANU researchers are currently exploring a range of disciplines and study areas .

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Before you apply

Find a potential supervisor and explore our colleges’ research opportunities. Some colleges have different application requirements – so make sure you’re aware of and follow these before you apply.

1. Find a supervisor

Discover potential supervisors. Explore their research and published works and find their contact details.

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2. ANU college research opportunities

Our colleges can provide you with information about research areas, supervisors and groups, as well as who to contact.

NOTE: More than one college can offer supervision in a particular study area.

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• ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
• ANU College of Business & Economics
• ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics
• ANU College of Health & Medicine
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3. Explore college application requirements

If you have found a supervisor you would like to work with and the college that offers this supervision, you will need to find out if there are any pre-application steps that your college would like you to take.

Most colleges would like you to find and secure the support of a potential supervisor before you complete your application. For example, the ANU College of Business & Economics has different arrangements for setting up supervision, so please check in with them before applying.

Some colleges will ask you to send a short description of your proposed area of research as an expression of interest and a summary of your academic qualifications, including grades, to them first.

Visit the ANU college research pages for pre-application advice (see the links under 'ANU colleges’ content above).

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Applying to ANU

You can apply at any time of the year – but if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to send your application within the scholarship’s application deadline.

Scholarship applicants

Your referees should send their reports before your scholarship’s deadline. Give them as much time as possible by completing your ANU application 2–3 weeks earlier than the scholarship’s deadline. We’ll contact your referees when we get your application.

Application requirements

Your application to study at ANU must meet the following requirements.

1. Minimum admission requirements

Explore our minimum admission requirements.

Requirements for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy degree

• An Australian bachelor’s degree with at least second-class honours (Upper first-class honours may be required by some programs) or the international equivalent, or
• Another degree with a significant research/thesis component, or
• A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to your field of study

Requirements for admission to a Master of Philosophy degree

• An Australian bachelor’s degree or higher, with an overall grade of distinction or higher, or the international equivalent, or
• Another equivalent degree, or
• A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience that are related to your field of study

2. English language requirements

You must meet our English language requirements to be eligible for admission to ANU. While you can apply without having met them, you will need to show that you do when you get a study offer from us.

Unsure whether you can meet the English language requirements? Contact your research school or the Graduate Research Office before you send your application.

Learn more about ANU English language requirements

3. Research proposal

Your draft research proposal only needs to be short. Check in with your potential supervisor to clarify their expectations for this proposal before you send it in with your application.

Your proposal should present your idea or question in your discipline area clearly. Consider it a statement about the basis of the research you’d like to do.

Your research proposal should:

• establish the relevance of your idea
• show gaps in your field – and how your research would address these
• include how you would go about your research project – your approach, methodologies and resources.

You will be able to change the proposal once you have enrolled in your program.

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4. Referees

Referee reports are mandatory when applying for admission to a HDR Program. At least 2 referees reports are required to commence assessment of the application. Academic referees, who are able to comment on the applicant’s ability to undertake the program, are preferred, however, professional references can also be used. The University may request additional referee reports during the assessment of the application.

Ensure their contact details are correct; we will email them a report to complete from within the application portal as soon as we have received your application.

If your referee is unable to access our system-generated referee report, they can contact the Admissions team and ask for another version of the form.

Your referees must send their completed reports confidentially and directly to the University rather than to you.

Reference documents:

• Research Application Referee Report (DOCX, 85.97 KB)

5. Supporting documentation

Upload clear, colour copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates with your application. You do not need to certify these documents, but they must be original copies. We will verify their authenticity.

If your academic documents were originally given to you in a language other than English, we will need official copies of the document in that language and original translations for verification purposes.

6. Incomplete qualifications

You can apply to ANU before you complete your current degree if you are in your final year. Advise the Graduate Research office your expected completion date via your application and supply a copy of the qualification when we make you an offer.

For more information, refer to ‘Supporting documentation’.

If you have the approval of a college and a potential supervisor, you can apply for admission to ANU. Without this endorsement, though, we might not be able to assess your application.

Choose the program you want to study from the Program & Courses catalogue

On the program’s page, click 'apply’ to open the application portal

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Receiving an offer from ANU

After we assess your application, we will contact you via email about the outcome within 6–8 weeks (about 2 months). This could take longer if we're also considering you for a scholarship.

If you do not hear from ANU within two months, contact your research school or email the Graduate Research Office.

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Higher degrees by research (HDR) at UQ

Study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or professional doctorate at UQ, one of the world’s leading research universities.

Research programs at UQ

Explore our research programs to learn more about the experience, eligibility and how to apply. 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised program, taking 3–4 years of full-time study, including an 80,000-word thesis, that will enable you to become an independent researcher.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

With guidance from your advisory team, you will undertake a significant research project over 1.5–2 years full time, and complete a 40,000-word thesis and an oral examination.

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This 3.5-year residency program is designed for already qualified veterinarians who wish to become specialists. It includes coursework with clinical training and a 50,000-word research thesis.

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Propose your own research project with a supervisor or find an available research project with a scholarship. 

You must discuss your research interests with your proposed supervisor early in the application process. Don't forget to check out our advice on how to contact a supervisor . 

Find a supervisor

Find a supervisor in your field and speak with them about your project. Before applying for a PhD or MPhil, it’s essential you find an advisor who will guide and support you through your research.

Find a project

Some scholarships are funded by specific projects, with the lead researchers supervising supporting PhD candidates. There are hundreds of projects across a variety of fields.

Scholarships and fees

Scholarships are available to cover the cost of your tuition and pay you a stipend to live on. There may be other opportunities to help financially support you and your family while you study. 

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How to apply

Learn about the application process, including what you need to submit – such as demonstrated research experience, and English language requirements – timelines, and where to get help.

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Are you studying overseas and want to do part of your PhD in Australia? Or are you based here and want to take up an exchange opportunity at one of our partner institutions in another country? We offer research mobility opportunities for both UQ students and students currently studying overseas.

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Entry requirements and admission pathways options for research students

Whether you're beginning your research study or continuing at a higher level, our degrees provide a unique opportunity to follow a specific interest in a particular research area.

Doctor of Philosophy

The PhD is Griffith’s premier research training degree. It is awarded for a thesis (or a series of published papers), drafted under supervision, which makes an original, significant, and extensive contribution to knowledge and understanding in your field of study.

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Doctor of Philosophy (by prior publication)

This degree can offer you formal recognition for your work if you are an established researcher and do not already hold a doctoral level qualification.

Learn more about PhDs by prior publication

Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Philosophy concurrent pathway

The PhD will allow you to complete the first two years of the Doctor of Medicine program before commencing two years of full time PhD work in clinical research.

Learn more about concurrent pathways to a PhD

Professional Doctorates

These are integrated degrees of professional and research work, and include doctoral level coursework associated with a thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Musical Arts

Doctor of Visual Arts

Master of Philosophy

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is awarded for a thesis, drafted under supervision, which presents original research and demonstrates both knowledge of a research topic and discipline. It is shorter than a PhD and offered across all schools.

Learn more about the MPhil

Specialist Masters by Research

These are specialist degrees which combine coursework with professional and/or artistic practice.

Master of Arts Research

• Master of Design Research
• Master of Education and Professional Studies Research

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Master of Music Research

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• Master of Visual Arts Research

Graduate Diploma of Research Studies

The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies provides a Griffith pathway to a PhD or MPhil for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission. These are offered in specific disciplines.

• Graduate Diploma of Criminological Research Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Health Research
• Graduate Diploma of Law Research Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Business
• Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Engineering
• Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science

Research study abroad

International students currently enrolled in a research degree in a university overseas may undertake a research project at Griffith University for one to three semesters, under the research study abroad program.

You’ll be able to study in any research area, provided supervision and resources are available. Credit gained at Griffith is transferred toward the degree at your home institution, with that institution’s agreement.

Learn more about research study abroad

A joint doctoral program allows you to undertake research at Griffith University and one of our partner universities.

Griffith offers a joint degree with the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Students undergo a five-year program commencing with one year of coursework training at UCAS , followed by a four-year research program at both UCAS and Griffith.

The GU - UCAS application round for Griffith University is currently closed.

Intake Dates

Griffith offers you the choice of four research intake dates to commence your PhD or Master of Philosophy.

If your research program includes coursework, please also check the trimester start dates .

Intake 3, 2024  8 July 2024

Intake 4, 2024  14 October 2024

Intake 1, 2025   24 February 2025

Intake 2, 2025 28 April 2025

Pathways to research

Griffith offers multiple admission pathways to a PhD or other doctoral degrees

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Fees and financial support

Domestic candidates.

Australian (domestic) candidates are any applicants who are: Australian citizens; or New Zealand citizens residing in Australia; or holders of an Australian permanent residency visa; or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

If you are a domestic candidate applying for a doctorate or masters by research, you are currently exempt from tuition fees under the federal government’s Research Training Program. You will need to consider additional study costs such as personal study materials and some support services.

Note. Doctor of Philosophy (by Prior Publication), Master of Science, and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies candidates are required to pay tuition fees.

International candidates

International candidates are any applicants who are not Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents, or a holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa.

International candidates study on a fee-paying basis and they must pay the full costs of their education through tuition fees, either directly or through a third party (sponsor, government, or scholarship). International candidates will also need to consider living costs associated with studying in Australia, such as living expenses and accommodation.

Remote candidature

If you are not intending to relocate to the Brisbane/Gold Coast region to undertake your program, you can apply to pursue your candidature predominantly away from the University (remote candidature). A number of factors will need to be considered including the appointment of a qualified local supervisor and a minimum period to be spent on campus at the University. You will need to provide a statement with your application that addresses the following:

• The resources and facilities available at the location to support the research program (for example laboratory space, library facilities, computer access)
• A schedule of contact indicating the frequency and medium of communication between the candidate and supervisors
• A program of visits to the University, as required to undertake your research project
• Details of a qualified person at the location who has agreed to act as a local associate supervisor, where appropriate

Understand your program requirements

Griffith research programs have different requirements for entry and for completion.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Qualifications required

A bachelors degree with first-class or second-class honours (Division A), or a masters degree incorporating a significant research component with equivalent grades (GPA of at least 5.5, and a grade of 6.0 for the research component on a 7.0 point scale).

Doctor of Philosophy (by Prior Publication)

Established researcher of international standing in the respective field on the basis of an ongoing record of academic work, and for who admission to the PhD program is inappropriate; and have a portfolio of high quality publications that meet the program criteria.

A bachelors degree in psychology with first-class or second-class honours (Division A), or a masters degree in psychology incorporating a significant research component with equivalent grades (GPA of at least 5.5, and a grade of 6.0 for the research component on a 7.0 point scale). Qualifications must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Note: Admission is restricted to candidates who are registered Psychologists or who are eligible for probationary registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy

A numerical score equivalent to a Distinction for year 1 of the Doctor of Medicine program; and a bachelors degree with first-class or second-class honours (Division A), or a masters degree incorporating a significant research component with equivalent grades (GPA of at least 5.5, and a grade of 6.0 for the research component on a 7.0 point scale).

Research Study Abroad (Non-Award)

Enrolled in a Doctoral program in an overseas institution.

A bachelors degree with first-class or second-class honours (Division A), or a masters degree incorporating a significant research component with equivalent grades (GPA of at least 5.5, and a grade of 6.0 for the research component on a 7.0 point scale), and professional engagement pertinent to the degree of at least 3 years.

A bachelors degree with first-class or second-class honours (Division A), or a masters degree incorporating a significant research component with equivalent grades (GPA of at least 5.5, and a grade of 6.0 for the research component on a 7.0 point scale), and normally professional experience pertinent to the degree of at least 5 years.

A bachelors degree with second-class honours (Division B), or a masters degree incorporating a significant research component with equivalent grades (GPA of at least 5.0, and a grade of 5.0 for the research component on a 7.0 point scale).

A postgraduate qualification with a GPA of at least 5.0 (on a 7.0 point scale), or a bachelors degree with second-class honours (Division B). Qualification must be in a related discipline.

Master of Education and Professional Research Studies

A Bachelor degree in medical science, biological science, pharmaceutical science or a related health discipline with a GPA of at least 5.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) or equivalent.

A Bachelor of Music degree with second-class honours (Division B) or a postgraduate qualification in music with appropriate professional experience.

A Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology in a relevant science discipline with a GPA of at least 5.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) or equivalent.

Master of Visual Arts

A bachelor degree with second-class honours (Division B) or an equivalent 4 year bachelor degree in an appropriate visual art or design discipline. Practitioners with substantial experience and a corresponding exhibition record will be considered.

Master of Design (Research)

English Language Requirements

All research applicants are expected to have reached an appropriate level of proficiency in English. International applicants and other applicants who have undertaken their prior studies overseas must provide documentary evidence of their English language proficiency (ELP). Full documentary evidence in support of English proficiency must be submitted with applications for candidature and scholarship.

English language tests

Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE
• OR a score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

English test results must be no more than two years old at the time of application. For a full list of accepted English tests and minimum scores, please see the Higher Degree Research Policy.

Applicants should be aware that these test scores are the minimum scores required by Griffith University for most disciplinary areas and that some elements may require higher levels of proficiency.

Higher Degree Research Policy

English pathway option

If you do not meet specific English entry requirements for your program, you may wish to consider English pathway options at Griffith University. The Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) provides high-quality English language instruction for international students who wish to prepare for postgraduate courses in Australia. GELI has three centres located at Griffith’s Nathan, Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses. You can complete the Direct Entry Program at GELI to meet the language requirements for your program.

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A PhD is the highest degree awarded at global universities. PhD study is based on a substantial research project in an area of academic interest, typically up to 100,000 words in length, written as a thesis which must be defended in an oral examination at the end of the program. All PhD students are assigned a supervisor, and the duration of a PhD is typically three years full-time and six years part-time.

Very few research degrees feature taught modules, and as such a, student is expected to take more responsibility for their work and schedule. Universities in Australia are known for their academic excellence and state-of-the-art research infrastructure, along with their support for enterprise partnerships.  

PhD Entry Requirements

Australian institutions are free to admit anyone to a PhD program, with admission generally conditional on the prospective student having completed an undergraduate degree with at least upper second-class honours, as well as a master's degree . English language ability proof is a must, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is generally required. There is usually a first-year assessment of the remaining study, and the thesis is submitted at the end of the completed program.

Once you have decided on an area of research and have looked into how you will fund your study, there are a number of documents required when submitting your application. They include:

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A research proposal is required by all students when applying to study for a PhD. The proposal should address the research you wish to undertake, how you will do it, and why it is important. A panel of experts must accept the proposal before your program can begin.

How much does a PhD cost in Australia?

Funding and researching a PhD can be expensive. In Australia, candidates can expect to pay 40,000 AUD- 60,000 AUD. Dedicated scholarships can help support your PhD, and it is rare for a PhD student not to be supported by some form of bursary, grant or scholarship .

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Become world-ready, from wherever you are in the world, with a UTS PhD by distance mode.

If your research is based internationally but you want access to UTS's world-leading researchers and reputation, you've been required to complete a PhD for your career but you don't want to relocate, or you want to expand your global networks to create real-world research impact, the PhD by distance mode might be right for you. 

A UTS PhD by distance mode empowers you to develop your future as a researcher in a global context —all without applying for a visa or subletting your apartment.

What you can expect

• full enrolment as a PhD student at UTS
• supervision and mentorship from a panel of experts
• administrative support and guidance from your faculty
• PhD from a Top 100 global university
• access to UTS online facilities and resources
• high-quality research training and professional skills development 

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The study expectations of PhD by distance mode students are the same as on-campus students. This means that you will:

• need to meet the same admissions requirements , including English-language proficiency
• be supported by a panel of supervisors
• complete any mandatory coursework
• go through the same candidature stage assessments as other PhDs from your faculty
• be subject to the same student rules that govern PhD study at UTS
• have the same expected timelines for your study as other PhD students
• be liable for the same course fees as other international students unless you are assessed as eligible for a tuition fee scholarship

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As a fully-enrolled UTS student, you’ll have access to a variety of forms of support for your research, your professional development as a researcher, and your own health and wellbeing, including:

• UTS Library’s extensive digital catalogue and one-on-one researcher support
• online skills development workshops and training modules, including in areas like research writing, software training, and project management
• personalised advice from UTS Careers and access to online resources 
• inclusion in the online research student Teams channel

Find more information about the support available to you as a distance mode PhD student  (PDF, 0.8MB).  Please note that not all benefits available to on-campus students exist in digital form or translate to distance study.

Find out more: Distance mode is available for international students. Read all admissions requirements → There are scholarships that can help with fees. Find out more about the costs of a PhD by distance → Ready for the next steps? Explore the application process → 

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Power System Engineering PhD Scholarships

Centre for New Energy Transition Research (CfNETR), Federation University Australia, is pleased to partner with Qatar University and Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council to offer Two Fully Funded HDR scholarships in Power System Engineering.

Scholarship details

Stipend : $35,000 per annum (indexed annually) Top-Up: $2,000 per annum Tuition Scholarship : RTP Fee Offset (Domestic Students) or Tuition Fee Scholarship (International Students) Project support:  $6,000 (entire candidature) Funding length : 3 years Location : Mt Helen campus

Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must be eligible to undertake a PhD. Verify you can meet  eligibility requirements outlined on the Graduate Research School website . If you are applying for ‘ Honours equivalence ,’ please provide detailed information to support your case.

Applicants : International students and/or Domestic students (Australian citizens/permanent residency status).

Application closing date: 20 June 2024

This is an outstanding opportunity for motivated candidates in Power System Operation and Planning with Distributed Energy Resources to work with world-renowned senior researchers (IEEE Fellows and Editor in IEEE Transactions) and an emerging mid-career researcher(s) on an international collaborative project that involved four IEEE Fellows , multiple industries, and research fellows. Two senior professors from Federation University are involved with the project, Professor Syed Islam (IEEE Life Fellow) and Professor Nima Amjady (IEEE Fellow, Editor in IEEE Transactions) , supported by a strong team of researchers, computation and lab facilities including opportunities for internship in Australia and overseas. The research team also has strong connections with international research leaders on power and energy in the UK, USA, Canada and other locations. The position will provide significant opportunities for high-impact publications and the opportunity to work with stakeholders from the power and energy sectors nationally and internationally.

Applicants should contact the supervisory team via e-mail ( [email protected] or [email protected] ) before applying.

The applicant must submit a detailed resume with publication records and a 1200-word research proposal/plan .

How to Apply: Domestic students should apply using the HDR Domestic Application form . International students should apply using the StudyLink application system.

Commencement date: Successful applicants will be expected to commence in September 2024 . However, the successful candidate may negotiate the commencement date.

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Project title: developing load time series analysis and forecasting methods.

This project involves developing load time series using historical data and real-time information from sources like smart meters. The candidate will analyse the obtained data.

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The HDR candidate should be able to develop a tool based on data mining and deep learning technologies that can accurately predict electric load using historical load data and other relevant influencing factors. The tool should be able to generate multi-step-ahead load forecasts in the presence of electric vehicle parking lots and distributed energy resources, which is crucial in the planning and operation of today electric power utilities.

Eligibility: Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree with good mathematical and programming skills. Student from Applied Mathematics are also encouraged to apply.

Project title: Bi-level uncertainty-aware DER aggregation planning tool

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) may not fully benefit the power system if they act independently. Additionally, their uncertain and conflicting interactions may even harm the system. Moreover, their uncertainties may cause the system operating conditions to deviate from the planned conditions, resulting in a suboptimal or even infeasible system operating point. In this project, the prospective HDR candidate addresses these essential requirements by optimizing the aggregation of DERs while considering their various relevant uncertainties.

Eligibility: Electrical Engineering Degree with good mathematical and programming skills.

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As a child, Beau Windon’s aim was simply to finish high school. Now he’s on his way to completing a PhD, thanks to generous scholarship support from RMIT.

School was not a fun time for Wiradjuri man Beau Windon. As a child he was diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and OCD which, he says, put a target on his back for bullies. And at home, generational trauma led to other challenges.

“Coming from an Indigenous background, my family had a mistrust of the school system and there was no expectation to finish high school,” he says.

Beau intended to leave school as soon as he legally could, but when his older sister dropped out, he decided to hang in there. 

"I wanted someone in our family to have finished high school."

After completing high school in 2005, Beau spent the next nine years working a variety of unfulfilling casual jobs. When he moved to Melbourne in 2014, a question from his therapist changed everything. 

“She asked me what I would like to do if money was no object and there were no other barriers. I love storytelling and I used to write a lot as a teenager, so I thought, maybe writing?”

With the help of a support worker, Beau applied for some courses and was accepted into RMIT’s Associate Degree of Professional Writing and Editing

In his first year of study, he received a scholarship of $2,500 and a grant to buy a laptop.

The scholarship took some of the financial pressure off and having a laptop meant I could study at home instead of using the shared computers at uni, which always gave me anxiety.

It took Beau four years to complete the program part-time and he graduated in December 2019.

After seeing how successful Beau was at uni, his parents changed their mind about his education. “Mum and Dad both flew to Melbourne for the ceremony. It was a huge matter of pride for my family. Not only did I do it, but I graduated with distinction.”

He was keen to continue studying, but years surviving on the disability support pension and part-time jobs meant finances were tight. 

Thankfully Ngarara Willim – RMIT’s dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students – reached out. They supported him to apply for scholarships and he was awarded an RMIT Study Support Scholarship of $8,000 per year. It covered his Bachelor and Honours degrees over three years.

“$8,000 might not seem like a lot but when you haven’t had much, it’s amazing,” he says.

"Before receiving the scholarship there were times when I only had dinner three times a week. I’d make those meals big and nutritious and then eat cereal and things like that the rest of the time."

During his Honours degree, Beau investigated the complexities of neurodivergent writing.

“The whole Honours year was so rejuvenating and it got me excited about writing again. My supervisor told me that the research and practice I was doing would shuffle really easily into a PhD in Media and Communications.”

In 2022 Beau was the winner of a Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Awards for self-told stories by writers living with a disability.

“The judges’ comments made me think ‘yeah, I want to do a PhD and continue down that track’,” he says.

Being accepted into the PhD program and receiving an RMIT Indigenous Higher Degree by Research Scholarship to support him through it, has been life changing.

“Not only am I able to eat but I'm able to pay rent without going into financial distress. It's such an unusual feeling having this extra money to be able to buy things like new clothes. It’s removed the anxiety about how I’m going to survive.”

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When university graduate Nariman Dein started studying, she felt privileged to access Australia’s student loan system.

Bright-eyed and eager to jump into university after finishing high school, Dein said the messaging around Australia’s university fee program, HECS-HELP, was it was “basically like free university”.

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“I thought if I had $40,000 in debt, it would stay $40,000 until I paid it off.”

But the University of Western Sydney graduate soon faced the harsh reality of indexation.

Each June, HECS debts are indexed to make sure the amount owed keeps up with inflation.

For almost 35 years, this indexation has been calculated based on the Consumer Price Index, which has reached record highs.

Last year’s 7.1 per cent increase was the largest hike since 1990.

The process has been slammed as outdated and flawed, with more than 288,000 Australians signing a petition that demanded an overhaul to the system.

The government answered the call when it recently announced it would wipe about $3 billion in student debt and change the way HECS was indexed.

But Dein and others say it is not enough.

The changes were spelled out in the Federal Budget 2024, where Treasurer Jim Chalmers explained, the government would move to cap indexation at the lower of the CPI or Wage Price Index (WPI), so HECS debts do not outpace wage growth.

“Spikes in inflation have exposed a flaw in this system – and put young people under unfair pressure,” Chalmers said.

“We are fixing that and changing it so it won’t happen again.”

The policy will be backdated to June 1, 2023, meaning last year’s 7.1 per cent indexation will be decreased to the WPI of 3.2 per cent.

It is expected to cut about $1200 from the average debt of $26,500.

The move was one recommended in the Australian Universities Accord, a review of higher education that suggested making HECS “simpler and fairer”.

Among its recommendations were changing the timing of indexation so it occurred after annual compulsory payments, and reviewing bank lending practices so it did not prevent people from taking out a loan to buy a house.

While the change to indexation has been lauded as a win for students, advocates say it should only be the beginning.

The National Union of Students welcomed the measure but said more must be done to build a truly fit-for-purpose HECS system.

“The reality is that even under this change, tertiary students will continue to get a raw deal,” NUS National President Ngaire Bogemann said earlier.

“WPI has only been lower than CPI on four occasions since 2000.”

Dein echoed this, saying the move was a “good start”.

“But it’s like the government saying they’ll help a little bit but they still want us to struggle. It’s not fair,” she said.

The accord warned student debt levels were turning people off universities – and Dein said she was not surprised.

Stress about HECS debts followed the graduate and her friends around, with many saying they “haven’t made a dent” in their repayments despite making contributions.

“It’s a real concern,” Dein said.

“I thought I was privileged to have HECS at first and not have to worry about paying for university up front, but now I’m like was it really a good idea to get myself into that debt.

“It’s a setback for no reason when we want people to be getting educated.”

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Australia announces changes to its temporary graduate visa programs.

The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the Temporary Graduate visa programs starting July 1, 2024, realigning visa streams with study levels. Key benefits include work opportunities, family inclusion, and extended stays for Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders. Age limits and qualification requirements will be adjusted.

• Stay: Holders of the Temporary Graduate visa can stay in Australia after completing their studies, allowing them to explore further opportunities or gain work experience in the country.
• Include Family: Applicants can include family members, such as partners, children, or their partner's children, in their visa application. However, family members must meet health and character requirements as per the visa regulations.
• Work: One of the significant advantages of the Temporary Graduate visa is the ability to work unrestricted hours in any sector. This provides graduates with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study or explore other career pathways while residing in Australia.

Here's a breakdown of the changes to Australia's Temporary Graduate visa programs.

• Age Eligibility: The maximum age limit for applicants applying under the Post-Vocational Education Work stream will be reduced to 35 years or younger.
• Eligibility for Hong Kong and British National Overseas Passport Holders: Despite the age reduction, individuals holding Hong Kong or British National Overseas passports will remain eligible for this stream if they are under the age of 50.
• Alternative Visa Options: Applicants who no longer meet the age requirements for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream may still have options available through other visa pathways. They are encouraged to explore these alternatives to continue their stay in Australia.
• Qualification Requirements: To be eligible for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, applicants must hold an associate degree, diploma, or trade qualification closely related to their nominated occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Those with degree-level qualifications or higher will no longer qualify for this stream and must apply through the Post-Higher Education Work stream .
• Duration of Stay: Successful applicants under the Post-Vocational Education Work stream may continue to stay in Australia for up to 18 months.
• Extended Stay for Passport Holders: Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport holders may have the option to extend their stay for up to 5 years, providing them with an extended period to live and work in Australia.

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• Age Eligibility: The maximum age limit for applicants applying under the Post-Higher Education Work stream will be lowered to 35 years or younger.
• Eligibility for Hong Kong and British National Overseas Passport Holders: Despite the age adjustment, individuals holding Hong Kong or British National Overseas passports will remain eligible for this stream if they are under the age of 50.
• Alternative Visa Options: Applicants who no longer meet the age criteria for the Post-Higher Education Work stream may still qualify for other visa options. They are advised to explore these alternatives to extend their stay in Australia.
• Termination of the 'Select Degree' Extension: The 'select degree' extension, which allowed for an additional two years of stay, will no longer be available under this stream.
• Bachelor's degree (including honours): Up to 2 years
• Masters (coursework and extended): Up to 2 years
• Masters (research) and doctoral degree (PhD): Up to 3 years
• Extended Stay for Passport Holders: Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may have the option to extend their stay for up to 5 years, providing them with an extended period to reside and work in Australia.
• Bachelor's degree (with first-class honours in STEM, including ICT): Up to 3 years
• Masters (coursework, extended, and research): Up to 3 years
• Doctoral degrees (PhD): Up to 4 years

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Study Abroad: Australia has Announced Changes to its Temporary Graduate Visa Programs

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• May 14, 2024

The Temporary Graduate Visa programs in Australia is undergoing significant changes as announced by the Australian Government in its Migration strategy. These changes will come into effect from 1st July 2024 and aim to realign the visa streams with the levels of study undertaken by applicants.

The temporary graduate visa programs allow international students who have completed a course registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). 

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Benefits of the Temporary Graduate Visa Program

Check below the benefits listed offered by the temporary graduate visa program:

The holders of the temporary graduate visa can stay in Australia after completing their studies to explore further opportunities, gain work experience in the country.

Students can include family members, such as partners, children or their partner’s children in their visa application. But the family members must meet the health and character requirements as per the visa regulations.

Holders of this visa can work for unrestricted hours in any sector. Therefore, the candidates will get an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study or explore other career ways while they stay in Australia.

Graduate Work Stream

Check below the changes to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Programs. The upcoming changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa program in Australia will bring significant adjustments to the Graduate Work Stream also known as the Post-Vocational Education Work Stream. These changes include:

• The maximum age limit for applicants applying under post vocational education work stream will be reduced to 35 years or younger.
• Individuals who have Hong Kong or British National Overseas passports will remain eligible for this stream if they are under the age of 50.
• Applicants under the post-vocational educational work stream may continue to stay in Australia for upto 18 months.

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Clare Megahey is one university graduate who has racked up a HECS-HELP of more than $50,000.

When her university debt was slugged with a 7.1 per cent increase last year as part of indexation, it shot up by $3500 to almost $53,600.

That year, she only paid $2400 off; meaning her debt was growing despite her trying to pay it off.

“It was definitely going up faster than I would have been able to pay it off, which was scary,” Ms Megahey, who completed a five year degree in international relations and media from the University of NSW in 2021, told news.com.au.

“It was definitely disheartening not seeing it paid off as I worked a full-time job.

“I did think it was alarming as I was obviously paying off the minimum amount, so in theory that would be enough to have the debt go down gradually and not gradually increase. It seemed like a broken way of doing it.”

For university students and graduates, indexation jumps of 7.1 per cent last year and 3.9 per cent in 2022 saw debts rise by 15.7 per cent in just three years.

It prompted independent MP Monique Ryan to start an online petition calling on the government to make HECS repayments fairer, which attracted 288,000 signatures, as the politician argued students were going backwards as debts rose despite working to pay them off.

While HECS debt does not accrue interest, it is indexed for inflation every year.

This means, from June 1, anyone who hasn’t paid off their loan traditionally faces a debt rise in line with inflation, which last year was a whopping 7.1 per cent; the biggest increase in 30 years.

With backlash building, the government recently announced the indexation rate would instead be capped to the lower of either the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wage Price Index (WPI) with effect from June 1, 2023.

Ms Megahey said she was relieved to hear of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s plan to wipe $3 billion in HECS-HELP student debt for three million Aussies.

The 26-year-old still sees her degrees as “worthwhile” to allow her to pursue a profession she is passionate about but added it was “disappointing” to see arts degrees become more expensive during her time at university.

In 2020, the Morrison government’s Job-Ready Graduates Package made changes to the way degrees were billed with humanities degrees put into the same bracket as law, pushing up fees by 113 per cent.

The move was made to push students into areas of “national priority” and it saw fees divided into four areas with the likes of nursing and agriculture starting at $3950 a year, law hitting $14,500 a year, while accounting and most arts degrees cost more than $15,000.

“It’s discouraging when doing a degree and everyone is telling you it’s a waste of money,” added Ms Megahey.

The communications professional, who has been working full-time for four years, believes she will be able to pay off her $51,000 HECS-HELP debt completely.

But, Australian National University higher education policy expert Andrew Norton said many graduates who have completed arts degrees or have amassed huge HECS-HELP debts will struggle to pay it all in their lifetime.

He noted the core issue with HECS-HELP isn’t indexation but that some people have “excessive debts” and it’s not something that would be fixed easily in the short term.

“One thing the government wants to do but may not do in the budget is address the very high student contribution with humanities, which is $16,000 for the whole year for most humanity subjects, and the debts are way too high relative to earnings of art graduates,” he said.

“There’s also the issue of people doing multiple degrees, and the other problem is particularly doing a postgraduate course immediately or very soon after graduating. These full fee debts could be $50,000 to $100,000 before they have had a full time job and if you start from that point, it’s very difficult to get that under control in any reasonable time frame.”

Prof Norton said professions like psychology and teaching may need to renegotiate the need for expensive postgraduate studies.

A deeper problem

Another flaw in the system is when payments are made, Professor Norton added.

While payments towards your HECS debt are taken out of your pay in real time, that money is not coming off your debt at the same rate.

Instead, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) holds these funds as a credit until you file your tax return on or after July 1.

But, because indexation occurs before this on June 1, your past contributions are actually applying to the higher indexed rate, despite coming out of your pay much earlier.

Prof Norton suggested the government may make moves in the budget to have the compulsory repayments deducted from debt in a more timely manner.

Meanwhile, he said the change to indexation was a “good response to the pain” caused last year but warned the problem was simply being kicked down the road.

“It is solving the problem we had in (the) last two to three years without thinking of the problems we have in the future,” he noted.

“Both CPI and the Wage Price Index are going up together at fairly high rates. While we have got a lower rate with the Wage Price Index, it’s still a higher level than at historical levels.

“Since the start of this century, there have only been four years where the Wage Price Index is lower than CPI.”

Buying a house

A change in lending criteria recently has seen HECS-HELP now counted the same as a credit card debt when it comes to obtaining a mortgage – slashing people’s borrowing power and causing difficulties in getting a home loan.

It's had a crippling impact on young Australians, with a major review into universities earlier this year revealing enormous debts were forcing some to choose between buying a home and an education.

The Universities Accord report urged the government to ensure banks recognised that HECS-HELP – which is paid back once graduates start earning $51,550 a year – was unlike other types of loans because it was not possible to default.

“Unless someone earns sufficient income, there is no obligation to repay and as such they should be treated differently,” the report said.

Prof Norton said this was a relatively new issue introduced by financial services regulator the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, which required banks to include the HECS-HELP debt.

“What that has done is that the banks are less willing to lend substantial sums to HELP debtors whereas before they took into account annual repayments based on income, rather than the size of debt,” he said.

“It’s a mistake. The government has written to banks to try and get this changed and it probably has a good chance but it might take a year or two. It’s resting on a misunderstanding of the nature of HELP debt and I’d be surprised if the total balance of HELP is a reliable predictor of default.”

Lizzie Vines, who is in her second year of a Bachelor’s in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations at Edith Cowan University, is one of the students who signed Dr Ryan’s petition and was happily surprised when it worked.

However, the online marketing specialist said despite the government lowering the potential indexation rate, the percentages were still “ridiculous”.

“Personally, I have not paid off my HECS debt because I am waiting to have enough in savings so I can pay it off in one fell swoop,” she said.

She currently has a HECS debt of $32,000.

The 20-year-old from Western Australia believes students don’t understand the HECS-HELP system well enough.

“Although there is technically no interest, there is indexation, which is much worse in our financial crisis,” she said,

“When told about university in high school, they did discuss the HECS debt, but they made it out to be something so small and insignificant, even going as far as to say that it wouldn’t harm our chances of getting a loan for your first home. Those people could not be further from the truth.

“Looking back now, I am very glad I have not spent any money on paying off my debt because the government is still sorting things out. On the off chance some of my HECS debt could be wiped, I’m willing to take it.”

For Ms Megahey, a home loan wasn’t a concern because she doesn’t aspire to buy a house given the huge property prices in Sydney.

However, on some property forums young people have spoken about their HECS-HELP debt knocking off hundreds of thousands from their borrowing power.

Some have even grappled with whether to pay off their HECS-HELP debt with money saved for a house deposit.

Education Minister Jason Clare will reveal the first stage of his response to the University Accord’s recommendations in next week’s budget.

What’s changing?

The Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) was absorbed into the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) in 2005 and is now officially called HECS-HELP, but the scheme is still commonly referred to as HECS.

The Prime Minister announced last week the cost-of-living budget measure to change the way HECS-HELP is indexed for cash-strapped millennials and millions of other Australians, in a bid to address the mounting weight of student debt and rising rental costs.

The plan does not wipe out HECS debts entirely, but rather backdates a change to how interest on student loans is calculated to last year, meaning many people will get thousands of dollars refunded.

An individual with an average HECS debt of $26,500 will see around $1200 wiped from their outstanding loans this year, pending the passage of legislation.

But students with huge debts of $100,000 who have studied expensive degrees including medicine, law or even studied multiple degrees could have $5000 wiped.

Universities Australia CEO Luke Sheehy said students had been doing it “tough” not only in terms of their HECS-HELP debt, but with the cost of living spiral pushing up their costs for food, rents and fuel.

He welcomed the indexation changes and described the HECS-HELP system as “genius” by allowing any students regardless of their earnings or family background to attend university with no upfront cost for fees.

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Mr Sheehy said the average debt for a graduate who had done a bachelor’s degree was $26,000.

“With a bachelor degree, that gives an almost $1 million benefit for earning capacity over the course of someone’s life, so it’s a good investment,” he added.

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