Australia by level
PhD and research degrees in Australia
1,614 research degrees on the official register, with yearly fees from A$0 (about PKR 0 lakh).
1,614courses
60universities and colleges
A$0lowest yearly tuition
A$44,200typical yearly tuition
All subject areas
- Social Sciences & Humanities314 courses, from A$0
- Health & Medicine313 courses, from A$0
- Science269 courses, from A$0
- Engineering174 courses, from A$0
- Business & Management117 courses, from A$0
- Arts & Design86 courses, from A$29,500
- Computer & IT81 courses, from A$0
- Education78 courses, from A$22,000
- Foundation & English60 courses, from A$19,800
- Agriculture & Environment42 courses, from A$30,200
- Law42 courses, from A$0
- Architecture & Building38 courses, from A$32,500
Lowest fees
Most affordable research degrees in Australia
The 30 lowest yearly tuition fees on the register. A low fee is only one part of the decision, so compare the institution and the course content too.
| Course and institution | Level | Length | Yearly tuition | CRICOS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Beihang - Monash)Monash University | Research | 1 year | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 0101615 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (SJTU - Monash)Monash University | Research | 1 year | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 0101616 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Bath - Monash)Monash University | Research | 1 year | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 0101617 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Bayreuth - Monash)Monash University | Research | 1 year | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 0101618 |
| Master of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111355E |
| Master of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111356D |
| Master of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111357C |
| Master of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111358B |
| Master of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111359A |
| Master of Engineering Research (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111361G |
| Master of Arts (Research Training) (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111362F |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 4 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111363E |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 4 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111364D |
| Master of Philosophy (Southeast - Monash)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$0about PKR 0 lakh | 111402C |
| Master of Philosophy (Innovation)University of New England | Research | 3 years | A$11,400about PKR 21 lakh | 108317D |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Management) ResearchCurtin University | Research | 4 years | A$15,000about PKR 28 lakh | 043993J |
| Doctor of PhilosophyMoore Theological College Council | Research | 4 years | A$15,000about PKR 28 lakh | 087944K |
| Master of Engineering (Research)Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | Research | 2 years | A$15,600about PKR 29 lakh | 003465J |
| Doctor of MinistryAustralian University College of Divinity Ltd | Research | 4 years | A$16,400about PKR 30 lakh | 063714M |
| Doctor of PhilosophyAustralian University College of Divinity Ltd | Research | 4 years | A$16,400about PKR 30 lakh | 063715K |
| Doctor of TheologyAustralian University College of Divinity Ltd | Research | 4 years | A$16,400about PKR 30 lakh | 063716J |
| Master of PhilosophyAustralian University College of Divinity Ltd | Research | 2 years | A$16,400about PKR 30 lakh | 082668K |
| Master of Philosophy - Victorian College of ArtsThe University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | Research | 2 years | A$18,400about PKR 34 lakh | 061968E |
| Master of TheologyMoore Theological College Council | Research | 2 years | A$18,800about PKR 35 lakh | 041658G |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Low Cost)The University of Newcastle (UoN) | Research | 4 years | A$19,800about PKR 36 lakh | 117034G |
| Doctor of Health ScienceQueensland University of Technology (QUT) | Research | 4 years | A$20,300about PKR 37 lakh | 037680K |
| Doctor of PhilosophyUniversity of Divinity | Research | 3 years | A$20,300about PKR 37 lakh | 037861E |
| Master of PhilosophyUniversity of Divinity | Research | 1.5 years | A$20,300about PKR 37 lakh | 077752A |
| Master of Philosophy (Monash - Southeast)Monash University | Research | 2 years | A$20,600about PKR 38 lakh | 110783D |
| Master of Applied ScienceDeakin University | Research | 2 years | A$22,000about PKR 40 lakh | 075373F |
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Course and fee data: CRICOS, Australian Government Department of Education, via data.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 2.5 AU, as at 30 September 2026. Highbrow has grouped subjects and converted fees to PKR at about PKR 184 per Australian dollar. Fees are indicative and set by each institution; confirm before you apply. The Australian Government does not endorse Highbrow. Page updated 2026-10-30.