About the University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a leading international university with a tradition in research excellence. We are internationally recognised for the world class research training we offer our PhD and masters students. The University attracts outstanding staff and students from across the globe and has built a strong international reputation on the basis of its research. This is reflected in our rankings:
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60 in the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities (2011)
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37 overall and 45 in the world by reputation in the 2011 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
The University of Melbourne offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Masters by Research degrees. As members of one of Australia's largest research institutions, graduate researchers at Melbourne are working on projects spanning a huge range of fields. The University is made up of 16 discipline-specific Faculties and Graduate Schools which embrace over 120 research centres. The University is also affiliated with many research institutes and hospitals, putting it at the heart of biomedical research efforts in Melbourne and Australia.
Graduate research degrees are offered through our Faculties, Graduate Schools and centres. You can discover
more
about their research areas and specialisations through the Graduate Research Opportunities website. This
will
assist
you in finding
out within which Faculty or Graduate School you
can pursue your research interest, who specialises in
your field of study,
and who to contact with enquiries and for more information.
The University of Melbourne and CSC scholarships
For 2012 awards, the University of Melbourne wll waive the tuition fees for at least 20 China Scholarship Council (CSC) award holders. In addition to studying at the University free of tuition fees, CSC award holders are eligible to apply for further financial support (such as funds to support relocation) to a maximum of AU$25,000 per year.
Applying for a CSC scholarship
Applicants interested in applying for a CSC scholarship should contact their home universitiy or the CSC directly for information on the application processes in China.
Applying for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
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Determine the research topic and project you want to explore and find out which one of the University's 16 Faculties or Graduate Schools can best accommodate your interests. Visit the Graduate Research Opportunities website for more information.
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Make contact with this Faculty or Graduate School to confirm the specific entry requirements, processes and the documentation needed to apply for the degree you wish to study.
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You may need to identify a potential supervisor, as you will work under their guidance throughout the duration of your research degree. You can do this through the Faculties and Graduate Schools research pages and the University's Find An Expert website.
Academic and professional development
The University of Melbourne offers world-class research training and professional development opportunities for all graduate research candidates. These include skills workshops and seminars, thesis competitions, coursework leadership programs and library research courses. You can find out more about these valuable opportunities through the Melbourne School of Graduate Research.
Visa requirements and living in Melbourne
The University of Melbourne's International Student Services (ISS) will be able to provide information on arriving and living in Melbourne including visa requirements and accommodation options.
Additional information
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MelbOURne - Information on the University and images of our Parkville campus.
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Melbourne research institutes - New centres for cross-disciplinary research collaboration.
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Newsroom - Our latest news stories.
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