PhD Programs

The Doctorate of Philosophy or PhD program is offered in Australia in different disciplines. It trains students to excel in advanced work in research, teaching and administration areas. The study works leading to the Ph.D. degree are intended to give the students a methodical and comprehensive knowledge of their chosen professional field as well as training in research methods. The reason for granting the degree is to make the students to prove proficiency in intellectual capacity of their subject matter and a demonstrated ability to carry out independent research. A PhD program in Australia is indisputably an internationally renowned qualification, which endeavors to widen the understanding of the student's chosen area of study ahead of the Master's degree. 

Ph.D. Programs are available in many disciplines in the various universities and higher institutes of Australia that demonstrate the student's ability to perform advanced work in the selected field of study. The Program is targeted to test and support research scholars to submit the 'Doctoral Thesis' as an original work of the selected study area, which showcases the candidate's mastery of the chosen discipline. The thesis should produce significant insights and findings based on original thought and research and contribute to the development of idea and knowledge on a global level. An international student seeking PhD admission in the country of Australia must fulfill the following minimum requisites:

• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score is necessary in the case of management related study areas.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is necessary in the case of general study areas.
• Minimum level of academic achievement: Minimum level of eligibility criteria in terms of qualifications, i.e., a Master's degree in the chosen field of study, is mandatory for applying to Australian PhD programs. The student's degrees and professional experiences must demonstrate that their knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their research in higher degree is up-to-date.

A number of financial aid and scholarship schemes exist for overseas students to pursue PhD programs in Australia. Details of this admission information can be obtained by contacting the relevant University or study abroad coordinators.