ACU actively promotes informed debate and community engagement as part of our research programs. We have seven Research Institutes and a number of emerging research strengths.

Find a list of research courses available to international students.

How to apply

1. Check the entry requirements
2. Start an application for admission
3. Prepare your documents
4. Lodge your application
5. Request referee reports

Entry requirements

Check that you meet the English proficiency requirements as well as the academic requirements listed for your course.

Start an application for admission

You can start by filling in the online application for admission.

If you are applying for the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy in Social and Political Thought, or Master of Philosophy, you are required to submit a research proposal of between 1,000 and 2,000 words as part of your application. The proposal should address:

• description of research problem;
• aims, theoretical background and
• hypothesis/questions;
• methodology and approach;
• timeline; and
• resources required to conduct the research.

Prepare your documents

Gather certified copies of the necessary documents for your application:

Lodge your application

Make your application to ACU International via any of the following methods:

Request referee reports

Approach two referees and ask them to complete a confidential referee report (Word, 74kb) and have them email it directly to international.admissions@acu.edu.au