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PhD / Doctorate Philosophy Full Time

Doctor of Philosophy

at Charles Darwin University · Darwin, Northern Territory

CRICOS course code

116879C

CRICOS provider code

00300K

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$134,820 total

Per year

A$33,705/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

Doctor of Philosophy is a doctoral degree registered on CRICOS at Charles Darwin University in Darwin. The registered duration is 4 years. The provider’s published tuition fee for international students is A$134,820 for the whole course. It is registered under the field of education "Philosophy". Figures are as published on the Commonwealth register — confirm current fees and intakes with the provider before applying.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Doctor of Philosophy at Charles Darwin University?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$134,820 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

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