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.
Find a supervisor and research topic
We recommend that you discuss your research interests with your proposed supervisor early in the application process. You can search for a supervisor using our experts database.
As part of your application, you must propose a research topic and develop a research proposal. You can search our student topics database for available research projects or propose your own research topic. You may ask a supervisor to help you identify or refine a research topic.
Applying guide
How to apply
Get all the information you need to apply for a research degree, including important guidelines for preparing your expression of interest.
Applying for a research degree can be a complex process, so make sure you're ready to succeed.
Your guide to applyingFind a scholarship
Your next opportunity
We’re supporting the next generation of innovators. Find a scholarship to support your research.
Australian and New Zealand research scholarships
International research scholarships
Our scholarship rounds
We award many of our scholarships during two rounds each year. Find out more about applying in our scholarship rounds.
Tuition and study costs
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.
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.
Contact us
If you've got questions about the best options for your research study, contact us today.