Exceptional research degrees at ANU
The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
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31 December 2024
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February 2025
Acton Campus
The Australian National University,CANBERRA,
Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory,
2601, CANBERRA, Australia
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December 2025
Acton Campus
The Australian National University,CANBERRA,
Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory,
2601, CANBERRA, Australia
Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy degree at ANU requires:
1. An Australian Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours - Upper (First Class Honours is often required) or its international equivalent, or
2. Another degree with a significant research/thesis component that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1), or
3. A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1).
You may be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate that you have significant research experience and a background equivalent to these qualifications.
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18).
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band.
PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
With 17,000 talented students from 100 countries, The Australian National University in Canberra offers an inclusive learning environment.
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