Steps to Follow to Apply for a Research degree

1. Contact Faculty Representative

Before you submit your application, we recommend you make contact with potential supervisors, by contacting one of the Faculty Representatives below. The representative will then put you in contact with supervisors who have the expertise to supervise you, depending on your desired research topic.

Please select a representative from the list below based on your desired research topic (e.g. if your research topic relates to Psychology you would contact the Health Faculty Representative.)

2. Complete the Application

You must complete all sections to avoid delays in processing.

Research Application Form (pdf 100k)

Research Application Form (Word 130k)

3. Supporting Documentation

Please ensure all supporting documentation is submitted, and that documents are certified. Use the checklist at the back of the application form to ensure you have completed all sections and attached all relevant documentations.

Please ensure you submit:

• Completed application form
• Transcripts and testamurs (including official translations, if not in English)
• A research proposal (no more than 2 pages)
• 2 referees reports (pdf 48k) or (word 50k) (using the template)
• Resume/CV
• 2 names of potential supervisors
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (e.g. proof of tertiary study in English, IELTS or TOEFL score)

4. Submit Application  

Submit your completed application to postgrad.research@canberra.edu.au or to:

Research Students’ Office
Student and Academic Services
University of Canberra ACT 2601
(p)  1300 301 727 (within Australia)
(p)  +61 2 6201 5199 (from outside Australia)
(f)   +61 2 6201 5391

Closing Dates

Domestic Applicants
Research Candidature Only (no scholarship/s)   31 May (for Semester 2 commencement)
                                                                              31 October (for Semester 1 commencement)
Research Candidature and Scholarship/s 31 October
Note: scholarships are only available in Semester 1

International Applicants
International students can apply throughout the year, however if you would like to apply for a scholarship your application must be submitted before 31 October.
Note: scholarships are only available in Semester 1

Please allow upto 18 weeks for your offer letter and organising of visas, flights and accomodation.

What Happens Next?

1. Acknowledgment
When your application is received, an email will be sent to you or your agent via email.

2. Assessment of Application
The assessment process is thorough therefore applications may take up to eight weeks to process. Incomplete applications and those requiring further clarification will take longer. To ensure timely processing, please follow the application form instructions carefully.

3. Offer Letter
If you meet all admission requirements, you will be issued with an offer letter. If you do not meet all requirements you may be offered a conditional offer. The conditions will be outlined in the offer letter.

4. Accepting Your Offer
Domestic: to accept your offer you must complete the Acceptance Advice Form and return it via fax, email or mail.
International: to accept your offer you must pay your fees, complete the Acceptance Advice Form and return it via fax, email or mail.
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) and Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) will be processed once payment receipt and acceptance advice have been received.

5. Enrolment
You are required to enrol in a unit/s every semester. If you fail to enrol before Census date each semester, you will be discontinued (and will need to reapply to gain admission into your degree.)