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PhD / Doctorate programs in Australia

AQF level 10 doctoral degrees (3–4 years full-time), covering both the PhD and professional doctorates. Compare universities in Australia offering PhD / Doctorate programs.

51 universities · ranked best first

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US University of New South Wales logo

University of New South Wales

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University

AU #1 QS World #19 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$43,000 – A$61,500/yr
Founded
1949
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ME University of Melbourne logo

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria · Public University

AU #2 QS World #19 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$40,508 – A$69,484/yr
Founded
1853
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SY University of Sydney logo

University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University

AU #3 QS World #25 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$50,200 – A$64,873/yr
Founded
1850
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AN Australian National University logo

Australian National University

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · Public University

AU #4 QS World #30 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$49,820 – A$57,710/yr
Founded
1947
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MO Monash University logo

Monash University

Melbourne, Victoria · Public University

AU #5 QS World #37 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$45,313 – A$65,880/yr
Founded
1958
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UQ University of Queensland logo

University of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland · Public University

AU #6 QS World #42 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$36,152 – A$52,556/yr
Founded
1909
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UW University of Western Australia logo

University of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia · Public University

AU #7 QS World #77 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$42,500 – A$56,442/yr
Founded
1911
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AD Adelaide University logo

Adelaide University

Adelaide, South Australia · Public University

AU #8 QS World #79 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$37,226 – A$54,900/yr
Founded
2026
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UT University of Technology Sydney logo

University of Technology Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University

AU #9 QS World #96 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$42,010 – A$54,875/yr
Founded
1988
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RM RMIT University logo

RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria · Public University

AU #10 QS World #125 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$40,320 – A$51,840/yr
Founded
1887
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MA Macquarie University logo

Macquarie University

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University

AU #11 QS World #138 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$39,267 – A$50,300/yr
Founded
1964
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CU Curtin University logo

Curtin University

Perth, Western Australia · Public University

AU #12 QS World #183 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$37,293 – A$51,054/yr
Founded
1987

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Agriculture & Environment Arts, Design & Architecture Built Environment Business & Management Computer Science & IT Economics & Public Policy Education Engineering Hospitality & Tourism Humanities & Theology Languages & Linguistics Law Life Sciences Media & Communication Medicine & Health Sciences Music & Performing Arts

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