Why Study PhD in Australia?
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As per QS World University Rankings 2021, 5 Australian universities figure in the top 50 list:
Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University
of Queensland, University of Sydney and a total of 7 universities is in the top 100 list.
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The number of PhD completions in Australia has grown dramatically, from under 4,000 in the year
2000, to around 10,000 in 2019 as per CSIRO (Commonwealth scientific and industrial research
organization).
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A growing percentage of PhD students in Australia are finding employment in businesses, government
and the nonprofit sector. 19 out of the 20 largest ASX (Australian security exchange) listed
companies have PhD graduates among their senior executive teams.
- The Australian business sectors that employ the most PhDs are banking, finance and
insurance, followed by mining, oil and energy and the medical and pharmaceutical industry.
- Presence of Innovative Research Universities (IRU) focusses on pioneering research
work,
teaching and research activities: Charles Darwin University, Flinders University, Griffith
University, James Cook University, La Trobe University, Murdoch University, Western Sydney
University.
- There are unique PhD programs in Australia, from Marine Biology at the Great Barrier Reef
to Anthropology at Uluru.
- Australia values its PhD students and has generous post-study visas, your doctorate could
allow you to live and work in the country for at least four years.
- No viva - It's quite common for Australian doctorates to be assessed without the
traditional PhD viva voce.
PhD in Australia – Language Tests
The following English language proficiency test scores are required for admission to PhD in
Australia.
EXAM |
Require Minimum Score |
IELTS |
6.5 |
TOEFL |
85 |
CAE |
176 |
PTE |
61 |