How to Apply

A Step-by-Step Guide to applying for a Higher Degree by Research

Applications for Higher Degree by Research are made online through our portal. 

You can apply for admission at any time throughout the year.

However, if you’d like to be considered for any scholarship(s), you’ll need to apply in one of the rounds listed below:

Application Rounds
Round Cohort Open Date Closing Date Intake Outcomes
2025 Major Round Domestic applicants and current/recent University of Adelaide graduates 1 September 2024 31 October 2024

Semester 1, 2025 (1 January - 30 June 2025)

From December 2024
2025 Minor Round International applicants Open 31 January 2025 Semester 2, 2025 (From 30 June, 2025) From Early April 2025

The following students are eligible to apply in the current/recent University of Adelaide graduates round:

  • University of Adelaide students who are in the final semester of their current program
  • University of Adelaide students who have recently completed their program within the last 2 years (4 semesters)

Please note:  We are only able to assess applications with qualifications that will be complete by the application deadline.  We cannot guarantee that any applications with qualifications that will be completed after this deadline will be considered as part of the round.

Applicants applying in one of the listed rounds will need to refer to the outcome dates listed above for information on when they will receive correspondence regarding their application.

Scholarships

For detailed information on Scholarships, including Scholarships that are offered for Higher Degree by Research Students, please refer to the Scholarships page here.

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