Graduate researchers

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.

What degrees are available?

Before you apply

When you are applying for admission to a graduate research degree at Melbourne, completing the application form is one of the final stages in the process.

Before you start the application process, you need to determine the research topic you want to explore and find out which University of Melbourne Faculty or Graduate School can best accommodate your research interests and project.

It is essential to make contact with your prospective Faculty/Graduate School and/or academic department prior to submitting a formal application. Each Faculty/Graduate School has its own processes, supporting documentation and course entry requirements so you should ensure that you understand and follow the ones that apply to you.

You may need to identify a potential supervisor. You will work under the guidance of a supervisor throughout the duration of your research degree. You can identify potential supervisors in two ways:

It is important to 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. Please visit the Melbourne Scholarships Office page for details of all scholarship deadlines.

You will also need to find out about the University’s minimum entry requirements.

More information

Faculty and Graduate School Websites

To find out more about the research opportunities available and specific Faculty or Graduate School requirements, please visit the relevant Faculty & Graduate School websites.

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