Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting July 2027 — Apply anytime.
You can apply at any time of the year – but if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to send your application within the scholarship deadline.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
192 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Canberra, Australia
Disciplines
Physics
Overview
Your Physics research at Australian National University will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
Our students have access to unique facilities and work with world-class experts in a variety of fields.
Employment Opportunities
- Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy degree have a wide range of career opportunities in addition to academia.
- Our graduates find employment nationally and internationally in government, start-ups, and industry across many sectors of the economy.
- They work as researchers, analysts, consultants, software developers and as managers and executives.
Learning Outcomes
- critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research;
- formulate a research plan and undertake independent research to address specific research questions that make a substantial contribution to knowledge;
- ensure that research is carried out with integrity and actively promote responsible conduct of research;
- develop, adapt and implement research methodologies relevant to their research questions;
- demonstrate expert technical and/or specialist skills relevant to their research focus;
- communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences in both written and oral form;
- demonstrate appropriate collegial and professional behaviour, and safe working practices as required by their specific research focus.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Doctor of Philosophy requires completion of a research project that demonstrates a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field of study. This includes the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
- Completion of a standard program for a Doctor of Philosophy requires a minimum of 96 units and a maximum of 192 units of enrolment in the research component.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA — Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS CODE: 048379B
- Present a relevant Bachelor Honours degree or international equivalent: With a minimum grade of Second Class Honours – Upper (H2A); or an equivalent combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study.
- A detailed research proposal outlining your intended research, (applicants should seek guidance from the potential supervisor regarding length and content);
- Original evidence of all relevant academic qualifications and graduation documentation (with English translation as appropriate);
- An up-to-date CV including academic qualifications, work experience and research publications;
- At least two academic referee reports.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents — 56,120 AUD / year
Living costs
Canberra, Australia
1,425–2,504 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships opportunities for Physics are available. In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, please confirm a few details and create an account.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider. Provided by university:
- John Monash Scholarships — Grant 100000 AUD — Deadline 30 Jun 2027 — Merit-based
- Nugget Coombs Indigenous Australian Scholarships — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Sir Roland Wilson Foundation PhD Scholarship — Grant 40000 AUD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027 — Merit-based
- ANU Cricket Club Scholarship — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline 24 Aug 2027 — Merit-based
- Research Training Program (RTP) Domestic Fee Offset Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Peter Sharp Scholarship — Grant 25000 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Including the voices of children and young people in support services: Supplementary scholarship — Grant 21641 AUD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- PhD Scholarship on Diaspora Humanitarians and Their Online Activities — Grant 28854 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Freilich Indigenous Student Scholarship in Law — Grant 8000 AUD — Deadline 28 Mar 2027
- CIEHF Indigenous PhD Scholarship — Grant 50291 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Pat Turner Higher Degree Research Scholarship — Grant 40000 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline 08 May 2027 — Need-based
- Fulbright Scholarships — Grant 500000 AUD — Deadline 01 Jul 2027 — Merit-based
- PhD Stipends in infectious disease modelling and applied statistics — Grant 36652 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship — Grant 7500 AUD — Deadline 08 May 2027 — Need-based
- ANU-CSC Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 01 Dec 2026 — Merit-based
- ANU Kathleen Woodroofe PhD Scholarship in the Humanities/Social Sciences — Grant 40475 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Garrurru Postgraduate Indigenous Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 10 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Oxford Australia Scholarships — Grant 11000 AUD — Deadline 23 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- Optus PhD Scholarships for Optical Communications #2 — Grant 38154 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Joan Duffield Research Award — Grant 2500 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Indigenous Australian Reconciliation PhD Scholarship — Grant 55537 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Leonard Broom HDR Research Award — Grant 15000 AUD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — Merit-based
- John C Caldwell PhD Scholarship — Grant 28854 AUD — Deadline 15 Mar 2027 — Merit-based
- David and Veronica Craig PhD Scholarship — Grant 7000 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship — Grant 40475 AUD — Deadline 18 Nov 2026 — Merit-based
- ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Indigenous Australian Graduate Coursework Scholarship — Grant 22400 AUD — Deadline 26 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Academic Excellence Masters Scholarship — Grant 20000 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- National Security College HDR Travel Grant — Grant 5150 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Study Tour and Field Trip Travel Bursary — Grant 2500 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Need-based
- Optus PhD Scholarships for Optical Communications #1 — Grant 38154 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Gowrie Bursary — Grant 8000 AUD — Deadline 02 Mar 2027
- ANU College of Business & Economics Postgraduate Merit Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Indigenous Australian Graduate Scholarship — Grant 36652 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Bill Nicholes "Willigobung" Scholarship for Medicine — Grant 20000 AUD — Deadline 08 Jan 2027 — Need-based
- Fogarty Foundation Scholarship — Grant 20000 AUD — Deadline 23 Nov 2026 — Merit-based
- Linguistics PhD scholarship funded by Norwegian Research Council — Grant 28854 AUD — Deadline 30 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- ANU College of Business & Economics Postgraduate Scholarship for Aboriginal or Torres Islanders — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 19 Jan 2027
- Dr Margot McCarthy Memorial Scholarship for Women in Security — Grant 24000 AUD — Deadline 06 Dec 2026
- Duguid Travelling Award — Grant 1500 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Christel Larko Music Scholarship — Grant 10000 AUD — Deadline 24 May 2027 — Merit-based
- Evolution of Cultural Diversity Initiative PhD Scholarship — Grant 28854 AUD — Deadline 11 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- ANU PhD Scholarship — Grant 40475 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics Merit Scholarship in Gravitational Wave and Space — Grant 15000 AUD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Alan and Julia Beck Supplementary Scholarship — Grant 8000 AUD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Graeme Samuel Dementia Research Award — Grant 7500 AUD — Deadline 24 May 2027
- Schwarzman Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Rhys Jones Fieldwork Award — Grant 1500 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- ANU Residential Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- One Basin PhD Research Programs — Grant 35000 AUD — Deadline 06 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Icon Water Aspi Baria PhD Scholarship — Grant 34000 AUD — Deadline 28 Sep 2026 — Merit-based
- Chris Heyde & Joe Gani Scholarship — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027 — Merit-based
- EASS Patrons Higher Degree Research Award — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 25 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Florence McKenzie Chair — Grant 20908 AUD — Deadline 01 Aug 2027 — Merit-based
- Research Training Program (RTP) International Fee Offset Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- PhD Scholarship on Humanitarian Emergencies, Displacement, Children and Young Peoples’ Protection — Grant 36652 AUD — Deadline Not specified
- ANU-CSC Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 01 Dec 2026 — Merit-based
- Friends of the School of Music Transition Award — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline 30 Apr 2027 — Merit-based
- Computational Biomedicine Project – Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator Grant — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 03 Aug 2027 — Merit-based
- ANU College of Law Study Bursary — Grant 600 AUD — Deadline 20 Feb 2027 — Need-based
- Baume HDR Travel Grant — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline 30 Apr 2027 — Merit-based
- Grace Groom Memorial Scholarship — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline 01 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Frohlich Travel Grant to support the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship — Grant 35000 AUD — Deadline 26 Jul 2027 — Merit-based
- Digital Agriculture PhD Supplementary Scholarship — Grant 15000 AUD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Haydn Marsh Memorial Scholarship in Family Law — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline 23 Apr 2027
- Archaeology PhD Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage Scholarship (CABAH) — Grant 28854 AUD — Deadline 01 Jun 2027 — Merit-based
- Dennis Griffin Piano Masters Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 31 Mar 2027 — Merit-based
- Pacific Institute PhD Fieldwork Grant — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- ANU Law Careers and Employability Travel Grant — Grant 4000 AUD — Deadline 08 Nov 2026
- Australian Centre on China in the World PhD Scholarship — Grant 30000 AUD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Minoru Hokari Memorial Scholarship — Grant 6000 AUD — Deadline 30 Apr 2027 — Merit-based
- Director’s Scholarships for Academic Excellence — Grant 15000 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Pacific Trade and Development (PAFTAD) Scholarship — Grant 27000 AUD — Deadline 27 Apr 2027 — Merit-based
- Olin J Eggen Research Award — Grant 2500 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Bhati Family India Travel Grant — Grant 3500 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- ANU PhD Scholarships — Grant 39069 GBP — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- ANU University Research Scholarships — Grant 39069 AUD — Deadline 15 Apr 2027 — Merit-based
- Geoff Mercer Award — Grant 1500 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- ANU Law Indigenous Justice and Education Grant — Grant 2200 AUD — Deadline 07 Nov 2026 — Merit-based
- Dean's International Science Excellence Scholarship — Grant 5000 AUD — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Pacific Institute PhD Grant for Research — Grant 10000 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Need-based
- Ben Williams Student Support Grant — Grant 14000 AUD — Deadline Anytime
- College of Health and Medicine Dean's Global Scholarship — Grant 10000 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Korten Prize — Grant 1000 AUD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — Merit-based
- Emergency Accommodation Bursary — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Anytime — Need-based
- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship — Grant 40475 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Fox International Fellowship (ANU to Yale University) — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 14 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Professor Darrell Tryon Research Scholarship — Grant 3000 AUD — Deadline Not specified
- Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant — Grant 6000 AUD — Deadline 02 Apr 2027 — Merit-based
- JCSMR Gender Equity Fund — Grant 10000 AUD — Deadline 31 Aug 2027 — Merit-based
- Frohlich World Bank Travel Grant — Grant 35000 AUD — Deadline 26 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- Future Crops Centre Scholarship — Grant 34938 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Doherty Scholarship — Grant 34000 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Deakin PhD Scholarship — Grant 39069 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology Scholarship — Grant 66908 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- ANU Gwendolyn Woodroofe PhD Scholarship in the Biological Sciences — Grant 40475 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
- ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarships — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- ANU HDR Supplementary Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 31 Aug 2027 — Merit-based
- Jason Passioura Bursary — Grant 1500 AUD — Deadline Anytime — Merit-based
