Study Doctor of Philosophy in Regulation and Governance at The Australian National University in Australia, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy in Regulation and Governance provides interdisciplinary training in the areas of regulation and governance, combining rigorous research with innovative forms of knowledge translation. The program is built on principles of justice, sustainability and human well-being and delivered by the dynamic community of scholars at RegNet, one of the world’s most vibrant governance and regulatory academic centres.Employment OpportunitiesOur graduates enjoy successful and diverse careers in policymaking, law and research. They are based in Australia and overseas, working in government, non-government and not-for-profit organisations, international intergovernmental organisations like the UN, and at world-leading universities and think tanks. Alumni remain closely connected with the RegNet community following the completion of their degree.

Which department am I in?

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

CRICOS

049652D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$56,120.00 (US$ 36,984) per year

Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$58,925.00 (US$ 38,833) per year

Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible to pursue the PhD in Regulation and Governance, you must:

have an Australian university honours degree (at the level honours 2A or above); OR

have equivalent prior studies in Australia or elsewhere (for example, a bachelor's degree plus a graduate diploma or a master's degree) that includes research work; OR

have a bachelor's degree and professional qualifications, work experience and/or published research that may be deemed equivalent to the Honours degree and;

English Language Requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.