How to apply for a research degree program
Are you interested in applying to do a research degree at the University of South Australia? Follow 7 easy steps to maximise the success of your application.
We offer research degree
programs (Doctor
of Philosophy, Masters by Research and Professional Doctorates by
Research) in a range of discipline areas.
Research Degree Apply Online is a secure step-by-step online service for:
- Australian applicants – Australian citizens; Permanent Residents; holders of Permanent Humanitarian Visas; and New Zealand citizens
- International applicants – citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand; Permanent Residents of New Zealand; and holders of other temporary visas residing in Australia
Closing dates
Research degrees calendar for specific dates
If you are applying for a scholarship
Please refer to Australian and international scholarships for opening and closing dates for applications. See Step 4: find a scholarship for more information.
If you are applying to do a research degree but not applying for a scholarship
You can apply at any time. To ensure your application is prioritised outside of scholarship selection dates, do not select any scholarship choices in the online application form.
How to apply
Use the 7 steps in the left menu to guide you through
the application process. Following these steps will help you maximise the
success of your application. You can print the steps (PDF file
42kb, download
Adobe Acrobat)
and tick them off as you go.
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