Should I Study as an Internal Student or Apply for Remote Candidature?

Students who are studying in a location which is outside of greater Adelaide on a permanent basis are considered to be remote. Applications to convert to a remote PhD or master by research can be made on the form ‘Application for Remote Candidature’ and require the approval of your school and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Approval will only be granted where the arrangements for external supervision and access to financial support, resources and facilities are adequate, and normally can only commence after the core component of the structured program has been completed. Remote candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or a half-time basis. Once approved for remote candidature students can change to internal at any time with approval of their supervisor.

International students

Fee paying remote international students pay 50% of the internal international student fee. Note that student visa holders must maintain a full-time attendance status while in Australia. Changing candidature mode from internal to remote will result in a cancellation of your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). If your CoE is cancelled, your student visa may be also cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). Please contact DHA if you require advice on the implications for your visa status.