OpenFieldAdelaide University PhD and MPhil Research Degrees
Postgraduate research degrees across STEM, medicine, and the humanities at Adelaide University, supported by world-class centers including the Australian Institute for Machine Learning.
Degree structure and duration
The Doctor of Philosophy is normally 3 to 4 years of full-time research culminating in an original thesis. The Master of Philosophy is typically 2 years full-time. Research degrees do not involve heavy taught coursework but demand significant independent research output under expert academic supervision.
Tuition and entry requirements
- International tuition
- AUD 42,600/year (Arts/Humanities), AUD 51,600/year (STEM, Computing, Engineering), AUD 54,800/year (Medical sciences).
- Academic GPA requirement
- Relevant research master's or first-class Honours; typical WAM threshold 65–75 or GPA 5.0–6.0/7.
- English language
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands); higher scores required in select medical fields.
- Principal supervisor
- Written confirmation of supervisor support is mandatory prior to formal application.
Related guides and faculty
Talent Scheme scholarship guide ↗ · Professor Simon Lucey (AIML Director) ↗ · Adelaide University overview ↗
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