Research degrees and PhD

From working in leading organisations to developing practical research skills, we have the research degrees that will help set you up for success.

At Deakin we offer two main types of research degrees, as well as a joint PhD program.

• We’re ranked #1 in the world (or top 1%) for several disciplines, so you can be certain you’ll work alongside world-leading researchers.
• With hundreds of research scholarships available, our recipients will enjoy a fee-free tuition, receive an above university average $33,500 per annum stipend (tax exempt) and a $5000 travel allowance.
• We’re home to four faculties, 14 schools, seven research institutes and seven strategic research and innovation centres. This includes the #1 sports science school in the world. This means you'll have unique access to facilities and equipment no other university can offer.
• We’re Australia’s #1 university for educational experience, so you can be confident that we’re committed to your professional success.
• You’ll get to work within our thriving global network of 6500+ students and more than 500 leading organisations across 65 countries to help you plan, test and prove your bright ideas, whether it’s at the world’s most advanced carbon fibre and composite research facility or Australia’s most advanced marine laboratory.
• We’re among the top 1% for arts and humanities research globally, as well as #1 in Australia for education and education research, so our PhD grads are set up for an applied creative career.
• At Australia’s #1 university for equity held in start-up and spin-out companies, our research degree candidates can turn their research idea into a practical solution.
• You’ll develop your critical professional skills valued by every employer at a university ranked in the top 50 young universities.
• We’re among the top 20 universities in Australia for academic reputation and citations per faculty, so we understand what it takes break new ground in your chosen field.
• We’re ranked #20 for nursing globally. That’s why we understand the problems healthcare workers are confronting in their clinical practice.
• Our graduates work in the organisations you want to, from the World Health Organisation, to CSRIO, to Ford. We understand how a PhD can take you beyond academia.

Making your mark isn’t always easy—but easy never changed anything. That’s why at Deakin we deliver best-in-class support for our research candidates.

From an above university average $33,500 per annum stipend to industry work placements and receiving assistance with grant applications, funding and networking, we will support you every step of the way.