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Graduate research at Australia's number 1 young university is based on the very best in innovation, intellect and infrastructure. We blend creativity and technology to unlock new approaches to research and learning.

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Join Australia's leading university for research impact

Find out more about Doctor of Philosophy or Masters by Research degrees at CUA, our leading research expertise and supervision, and how you can apply.

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Why a CUA research degree?

Become an expert in your chosen field with the help of leading CUA academics and our cutting-edge facilities, in our central Sydney campus.

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Scholarship opportunities

Get paid to do your PhD with a CUA stipend of AU$30,000 per year or more for three and a half years for eligible PhD candidates.

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Skills of the future

We put professional development and industry engagement at the heart of our research degrees with programs such as internships and unique Industry Doctorate Program.