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Postgraduate Research Degrees

The time you dedicate to a PhD is an investment in yourself and your future. Accelerate your personal development, professional capabilities and career opportunities in ways no other experience can.

CB-7: Research degrees – Studying in 2025/2026

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Thinking of studying soon?

2025

Ready to start your research degree in 2025? You can apply to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of AdelaideÌý´Ç°ùÌý now before continuing on to the new Adelaide ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ in 2026. When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice.

2026

Planning to start your research degree in 2026? You can  directly. Applications are currently open for international students and will open for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n students in August 2025.

Apply for a PhD starting 2025

Consider applying to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide or UniSA now to begin your studies in 2025. From 2026, you’ll be highly supported to transition to Adelaide ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ in either your existing program or in an equivalent program, including an individual study plan. 

Apply for a PhD starting 2026

If you plan to start a Graduate Research Degree in 2026, you can apply through the new Adelaide ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. Applications are now open. 

Why Adelaide?

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Home to over 110 Rhodes Scholars

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Interested in making your own history and pursuing a PhD at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide? Check out what some of our current PhD candidates are achieving.

Getting your PhD brochure

Learn more about how and why to complete your doctorate at South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s global, research-intensive university. 

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Find out more about applying for a Postgraduate research degree.