The University of Melbourne is recognised internationally as a leader in graduate research training. As one of our graduate researchers, you will work with leading experts in your field in first rate facilities.

The University of Melbourne:

• is the top-ranked university in Australia¹ and ranks number 28 in the world²
• provides the most comprehensive program of professional development opportunities for graduate researchers of any university in Australia
• offers generous scholarship programs
• offers a comprehensive support network
• is located in the world's most liveable city.³

Meet some of our graduate researchers.

What degrees are available?

• MPhil and masters by research
• PhDs and doctorates

Before you apply please check to make sure you meet the University's minimum entry requirements.

How to apply

Please refer to the application section for detailed information about how to apply for a graduate research position at the University.

When to apply

Please consider scholarship application deadlines when preparing your graduate research degree application. Many Faculties and Graduate Schools will assess applications for admission at any time, but there is only one application round for the major scholarships.

• 31 August for the international IPRS scholarship. Applications received after this date will still be considered for MIRS/MIFRS scholarships
  
• 31 October for local students (citizens of Australia, New Zealand or Australian permanent residents)
• 11 January for PhD supported by China Scholarship Council applications
  

Applications must be received by these deadlines. Please visit the Melbourne Scholarships website for details. Applications received after these dates will be considered for scholarships that remain at the time of assessment.

What happens next?

• You should receive an email to confirm receipt of your application within 5 business days.
• The Faculty/Graduate School will assess your application.
• Depending on the outcome of Faculty/Graduate School assessment of your application, it may be put forward for consideration by a scholarships committee.
• If successful you will receive an unconditional or conditional offer letter, which explains how you can accept your place.

Applications usually take 8 weeks to process.

Faculty and Graduate School Websites

To find out more about the graduate research opportunities available and the specific Faculty or Graduate School requirements for application, please visit the relevant website:

Architecture Building & Planning Melbourne School of Design	Arts Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Business & Economics Graduate School of Business & Economics	Education Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Engineering Melbourne School of Engineering	Information Technology Melbourne School of Information
Land & Environment Melbourne School of Land & Environment	Law Melbourne Law School
Medicine Dentistry & Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine Dentistry & Health Sciences	Science Melbourne Graduate School of Science
Veterinary Science Faculty of Veterinary Science	The VCA and Music Victorian College of the Arts Conservatorium of Music
Melbourne Business School Melbourne Business School

 

¹ Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-2013
² Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-2013
³ Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Survey 2012