The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Employment Opportunities

Our graduates enjoy successful careers in fields including academic research and teaching; journalism; foreign aid and development; foreign affairs; global governance; consulting; the arts and culture.

 

They work for world-leading universities and think tanks; governments in the Asia Pacific region; aid and development organisations; global institutions like the UN; private consulting firms with an interest in the Asia Pacific region; art and cultural institutions like museums and galleries.