Verified programme directory
PhD in Australia
248 verified PhD programmes across 25 fields at 44 universities in Australia. At least 248 are taught in English. Every programme links to the university's own page: no agency rewrites, no commissions.
Fields, by programme count
- Medicine25 路 25 EN
- Mechanical Engineering21 路 21 EN
- Business Administration20 路 20 EN
- Public Health19 路 19 EN
- Humanities15 路 15 EN
- Information Technology14 路 14 EN
- Psychology14 路 14 EN
- Computer Science12 路 12 EN
- Economics11 路 11 EN
- Biology & Life Sciences10 路 10 EN
- Education & Teaching10 路 10 EN
- Law & Legal Studies9 路 9 EN
- Environmental & Earth Sciences8 路 8 EN
- Nursing & Midwifery8 路 8 EN
- Chemical Engineering7 路 7 EN
- Mathematics & Statistics7 路 7 EN
- Social Sciences7 路 7 EN
- Physics & Astronomy6 路 6 EN
- Architecture & Design4 路 4 EN
- Chemistry4 路 4 EN
- Civil & Structural Engineering4 路 4 EN
- Finance & Accounting4 路 4 EN
- Artificial Intelligence & ML3 路 3 EN
- Data Science & Analytics3 路 3 EN
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering3 路 3 EN
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Common questions
How many PhD programmes does Australia have?
Our verified catalogue holds 248 PhD programmes in Australia across 25 fields at 44 universities, each linked to its official university page.
Can I do a PhD degree in Australia in English?
Yes. At least 248 of the 248 programmes are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. See the English-taught breakdown for this level.
What does a PhD in Australia cost?
Tuition (indicative): AUD 25,000 to 55,000/year (Bachelors); AUD 28,000 to 70,000/year (Masters). Proof of funds (living costs): AUD 29,710/year for a single applicant. The full cost picture is in our costs and funding guide for Australia.
Which would actually admit you?
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