Research higher degree programs

UQ offers the following types of research programs:

Research higher degrees:

Research higher degree applicants choose an area of study by:

browsing the list of UQ schools and centres listed for each faculty
browsing the list of UQ research institutes and training facilities
search for researchers, research groups and facilities UQ resSEARCHers
(additional information on researchers is available at UQ Experts)

Contact the relevant Postgraduate co-ordinator to discuss your proposed course of study.

More information on research programs at UQ, including application procedures, can be found on the UQ Graduate School website.

Click on the links below for descriptions of the types of research programs offered at UQ and how to apply for them.

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Search programs and courses at UQ Links to the UQ programs and courses database in which you can search or browse the many programs and courses on offer at UQ
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program The Master of Philosophy program aims to provide research training that fosters the development of independent research skills in candidates. Candidates are required to undertake an original and significant research project that culminates i...
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program The Doctor of Philosophy program aims to provide research training that fosters the development of independent research skills in candidates. Candidates are required to undertake an original and significant research project that culminates i...
Higher Doctorates The University awards several higher doctorates which are administered by the faculties. A higher doctorate gives formal public recognition to scholars who have made substantial, original and distinguished contributions to knowledge i...
Applying for research higher degree programs Research higher degree programs at UQ include: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doct...
Faculties, Schools and Centres The faculties, schools and centres which make up the academic structure of the University
Research Video UQ is a pace-setter among Australian research institutions, with a critical mass of researchers striving for excellence in a broad spectrum of fields. Discovery at UQ is an introduction to a handful of well-over 2000 UQ researchers whose fo...
Postgraduate prospectus for international students Download the postgraduate prospectus for international students from this page
Other teaching and research sites In addition to UQ’s three main campuses, the University has more than 45 specialised teaching and research sites throughout Queensland as well as six interdisciplinary research institutes ...