Higher Degrees by Research Within a Distinctive Island Environment – Full PhD Scholarships Available

The University of Tasmania invites applications from highly motivated, intelligent and enthusiastic individuals who wish to undertake a research degree.

A diverse range of projects are currently available to undertake research with internationally renowned researchers in world-class research facilities.

We offer full scholarships throughout the year to suitably qualified international candidates based on merit.

The University of Tasmania

The University of Tasmania was the fourth university founded in Australia, and over its 126-year history has developed a reputation for research excellence.

We’ve never been afraid to take on the world – a mindset proven by achievements in both international and national research rankings.

With more than 6,000 international students drawn from over 80 countries and partnerships with more than 90 institutions in 30 countries around the world, our global reach is ever expanding.

Our campuses in Hobart, Launceston and the Cradle Coast allow us to engage with the Tasmanian community and offer candidates a thriving and dynamic research environment.

Research with a difference

We provide international leadership and research training across five thematic areas:

– Environment, Resources and Sustainability
– Creativity, Culture and Society
– Better Health
– Marine, Antarctic and Maritime
– Data, Knowledge and Decisions

Our leadership in these areas is demonstrated through our research institutes, including the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES), the Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science (ACROSS) and the Australian Maritime College (AMC).