48 monthsProgramme duration
56,120 AUDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.
As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
The PhD program offers students access to state-of-the-art optical, infra-red, radio, and computational facilities and draws on the expertise of some 50 RSAA astronomers, as well as researchers at CSIRO's Australia Telescope National Facility, the Australian Astronomical Observatory, and collaborators around the world.
The main research areas at RSAA include:
- Observational and theoretical aspects of extra-solar planets
- Stellar atmospheres and evolution
- The interstellar medium
- Galactic structure and stellar populations
- The Magellanic Clouds and dwarf galaxies
- The formation and evolution of galaxies
- Supernovae and gamma-ray bursts
- Cosmology
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.
As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
The PhD program offers students access to state-of-the-art optical, infra-red, radio, and computational facilities and draws on the expertise of some 50 RSAA astronomers, as well as researchers at CSIRO's Australia Telescope National Facility, the Australian Astronomical Observatory, and collaborators around the world.
The main research areas at RSAA include:
- Observational and theoretical aspects of extra-solar planets
- Stellar atmospheres and evolution
- The interstellar medium
- Galactic structure and stellar populations
- The Magellanic Clouds and dwarf galaxies
- The formation and evolution of galaxies
- Supernovae and gamma-ray bursts
- Cosmology
Admission Requirements
Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy is also subject to supervisory capacity, availability of appropriate infrastructure and resources, and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.
Applicants must:
1. Present a relevant Bachelor Honours degree or international equivalent
- With a minimum grade of First Class Honours (H1);
- or an equivalent combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study.
- Original evidence of all relevant academic qualifications and graduation documentation (with English translation as appropriate);
- An up-to-date CV including academic qualifications, work experience and research publications;
- At least three reports of which a minimum of two must be academic referee reports.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
International
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