Research higher degree candidates have a responsibility to be aware of and to abide by the General Award Rules Part 4, other relevant Rules (such as the Enrolment Rules) published by the University of Queensland Calendar series, the information contained on the Graduate School website, and school policies and requirements. Candidates also have a responsibility to maintain regular contact with their advisors. Student and University expectations in relation to research training are outlined in the Postgraduate Research Student Charter.

Academic Progress Reports
Please note that there are significant changes to the 2008 academic progress annual reports. What Are Academic Progress Reports? ...

Changes to Candidature
Changes to attendance/interrupting candidature/change of research project/change of enrolling school/change of advisory team/withdrawing from candidature

Confirmation of Candidature
Confirmation of Candidature Document  PDF Document - 60KB This document holds the information contained in th...

Health and Accident Insurance
The University has arranged Personal Accident Insurance cover for research higher degree students

The Advisory Team


Research Higher Degree Program Policies and Procedures


Specific Candidature Requirements by School
The General Award Rules allow schools and institutes to specify specific activities that must be carried out as part of candidature. Many of these activities must be carried out early in candidature, and are often set as special conditions for confi...

What is Research Higher Degree Candidature?


Developing your research proposal


Candidature Progression and Development Milestones
The resources on this page are provided by the UQ Graduate School to support schools and institutes planning, implementing, and reporting on the demonstrated achievement of candidature progression and development milestones. The HUPP policy 4.60.5 (...

Candidature Selection
The resources on this page are provided by the UQ Graduate School to support schools and institutes in carrying out research higher degree candidature selection. The HUPP policy 4.60.4 (

Visa Matters
Visa information for international students

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