RESEARCH DEGREES

Change the world with us

At UniSA we stop at nothing to make a difference.

By undertaking a research degree you will be partnered with organisations to work on project-based research degrees that explore real world challenges as you develop skills that will see you become an expert in your field.

  • You will gain real world experience through a research degree project partnered with industry and end-users.
  • The process is simple: apply for a research degree project with an established topic, supervisory panel, scholarship and fee waiver.
  • All Australian students receive a fee waiver, as do international students who apply for a project with an attached scholarship.

You will be supported by exceptional researchers and state of the art facilities, you can apply for one of our established research degree projects or develop your own project as you build your career relevance at a university where 100% of our research is rated at or above world class*.

Why study a research degree at UniSA?

By undertaking a project-based research degree at UniSA, you'll be partnered with organisations to work on project-based research degrees that explore real world challenges. You'll develop skills that will see you become an expert in your field.

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Find a research project

If you’re interested in studying a research degree at UniSA, browse some of our currently available research projects. New projects are added regularly, so if you don’t see a project that interests you, please complete the Expression of Interest form, and you'll be notified when new projects are listed.

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Hear from our researchers

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Our research degrees are project-based, meaning you’ll work alongside industry and research leaders on critical challenges like: Enhancing education, fighting cancer, tackling climate change, and developing smarter AI.

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Professor Rachel Kennedy from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science.

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Associate Professor Michael Samuel talks about where a research degree in health at UniSA can take you.

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Research excellence at UniSA

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No.1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR RESEARCH IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT

2018 ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI), Combined Impact – Approach to Impact and Engagement on Assessed
Fields.

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100% OF OUR ASSESSED RESEARCH RATED AT OR ABOVE WORLD-CLASS

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.

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#1 YOUNG UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA FOR INDUSTRY INCOME

2023 THE World University Rankings

How to apply

Follow our step-by-step guide as you prepare your application to maximise your chance of success.

➜  Apply now

Contact us

For any queries about undertaking a research degree at the University of South Australia please contact the Research Degree Admissions team. We can provide you with further information about your area of research interest.

Research Degree Admissions
p: +61 8 8302 5880
e: research.degrees@unisa.edu.au

Location
Level 2, 101 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia

Postal address
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia

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