Make a difference through graduate research
Belong to a globally connected research community. Collaborate with supervisors, experts and peers who share your passion for discovery and impact. As Australia’s leading research-intensive university, we'll support you to make a difference.
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Graduate research at Melbourne
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Push the boundaries of your knowledge with support from our experts and premium facilities.
Graduate research scholarships
Access to financial support
Our graduate research scholarships will support you to focus on research you're passionate about. Our 700+ scholarships include fee remission, living allowance and travel, research and activity-based bursaries. You are automatically considered for scholarships when you apply.
Types of graduate research degrees
We offer several graduate research degrees that allow you to explore your area of interest in depth.
To gain a PhD, you will complete a four-year full-time or equivalent part-time research project. You'll develop expert research and analytical skills. And you'll communicate the outcomes in a thesis and through an oral presentation.
To complete the degree, you must make an original and significant contribution to knowledge. A PhD is an internationally recognised qualification.
The Master of Philosophy is a two-year degree in which you'll complete a substantial research project. You'll develop advanced research skills, techniques and specialist knowledge in your discipline. You'll produce a thesis.
Completion of a Master of Philosophy provides one pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy.
Masters by Research is a two-year degree, at least two-thirds of which is devoted to research. You'll gain advanced disciplinary and research expertise and produce a major research thesis.
Before you apply
Each degree has different minimum entry requirements and English language requirements. Requirements may also vary for domestic and international applicants. Before you apply, check the entry requirements for your degree and discipline.
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Hear from our graduate researchers
Find out what motivated our current students to study with us, and how researching has changed their lives and careers.
Having a desk situated amongst all my closest peers is massive. That means I get to go into the office most days and see some of my best friends, which makes this experience really fun.
Dominica Meade, PhD in Arts
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Realising that I did not have the knowledge to solve a problem – but actively seeking expertise and gathering resources to acquire that knowledge – this is a valuable lesson from my PhD.
Dr John Lu, PhD in Engineering and IT
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