When you submit your course application, you can elect to be automatically considered for the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend. The stipend is competitively awarded and is based on academic merit and research potential.

Domestic student do not pay tuition fees as this is covered by the government Research Training Program fee offset.

International students pay tuition fees. If you are an international student and are awarded RTP, this will cover your tuition fees and provide a stipend. Please note: there are limited places available in the Research Training Program for international students, and these are highly competitive.

Please refer to your course page on Sydney Courses for information about the fees you will need to pay, and also read our general information on fees and financial support.

Depending on your research project, many PhD students also work part-time to fund their study, similar to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.