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 a range of fields including defence policy, foreign affairs, intelligence, journalism and academia.

They work for world-leading universities and think tanks; the Australian and foreign governments; international, non-government and not-for-profit organisations, here and overseas.