Research degrees
Doctor of Philosophy
A PhD challenges you to make a significant contribution to new knowledge in your field. It also inspires collaborative thinking, innovative approaches and authentic learning.
Master of Philosophy
Our unique research masters degree recognises students' diverse professional and technical backgrounds and provides an individualised approach to research education.
Professional doctorate
Integrate a research degree into your professional life and make a contribution to solving a problem in your industry.
e-Grad School (Australia)
The e-Grad School (Australia) is a virtual graduate school managed by QUT which supports the development of generic professional skills in Higher Degree Research (PhD and Masters by Research) students during their research degree candidature.
The training is provided to research students via short, fully online, flexible and easily accessible modules.
Support for researchers
QUT’s Office for Scholarly Communication (OSC) provides advice, infrastructure and tools to make our researchers’ findings accessible to the world.
In 2003 QUT developed the world’s first institutional open access policy. QUT ePrints, our institutional repository, showcases the research output of QUT staff and postgraduate students.
The OSC has an Advisory Group chaired by Professor Louise Hafner Bishop.
Find a supervisor
When you research with us, you'll benefit from having a dynamic support system around you.
Your support team will include external supervisors from industry as well as our academic staff. You'll develop a positive and collaborative relationship, helping you progress toward your research goals.
Find a scholarship
We’re supporting the next generation of innovators. Find a scholarship to support your research.
A research scholarship allowed me to pursue my dreams of doing a PhD on musculoskeletal diseases but also provided the financial flexibility and reducing a huge burden, allowing me to focus on my research.
Funding and support
Funding your research degree
Tuition fees for your degree, and ways to cover your living expenses.
Supporting your research journey
Support means more than money. Find out how our facilities and services will get you ready for your research career.
How to apply
Before you apply for a research degree, there are a few steps you need to complete. Follow our applying guide to make your experience as easy as possible.
Submit your application
Australian and New Zealand students
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, you can apply online. You can save your application and return to it at any time.
International students
If you're an international student, you need to download the application form and email a completed copy to qut.intadmission@qut.edu.au.
What happens next?
Find out what to do once you've sent in your application, including important information for international students.
Contact us
If you've got questions about the best options for your research study, contact us today.