Tuition Fees - Updated

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents

In 2013, it is anticipated that all eligible domestic students who enrol in a higher degree by research program at the University of Adelaide will be allocated a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.

An RTS place entitles the holder to up to four years of full-time Commonwealth funded study candidature for a doctoral degree or two years for a Masters by Research degree.

Extensions of candidature beyond four or two years respectively may attract fees payable to the University.

Further information about the Research Training Scheme is available from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) website.

Eligibility for an RTS place for second or subsequent awards

If you are planning to enrol for a second or subsequent higher degree by research at the same level, you will not be eligible for an RTS place. Under exceptional circumstances, the University may consider offering you an RTS place, provided that at least five years have elapsed since the first comparable award was made and provided that your proposed project represents a major change in discipline.

If you are not eligible for an RTS place you can enrol in your degree as a domestic fee paying student. The fees for your program will be determined by your Faculty.

International Students

Tuition fees for international students are dependent on the program of enrolment. In 2013, annual fees for a research degree range from AUD $25,000 to AUD $45,000 per year. Further information can be found on the University of Adelaide web site.

Note that in some circumstances, such as withdrawal from your program or the granting of Australian permanent residency, you may be entitled to a partial refund of your tuition fees. For further information, please refer to the web at: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/international/payment/refunds

To advise the University of your change of residency status: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/COCR/

Eligibility for full fee scholarships for second or subsequent awards

If you are planning to enrol for a second or subsequent higher degree by research at the same level, you will not be eligible for a University of Adelaide full fee scholarship.  Under exceptional circumstances, the University may consider offering you a fee scholarship, provided that at least five years have elapsed since the first comparable award was made and provided that your proposed project represents a major change in discipline. 

Please refer to the conditions of award for further information. Additional eligibility criteria apply.