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Postgraduate Research Study Abroad Program (Two Semesters)

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

A two-semester postgraduate research study abroad program that lets visiting students undertake supervised research at the host university while adding an international perspective to their degree. You’ll discuss and refine a research plan with your home supervisor, then secure an appropriate supervisor at the host institution. The program supports interdisciplinary research options and is assessed on an individual basis. This is a postgraduate research experience in an interdisciplinary field.

Career outcome

This study abroad research program strengthens your ability to plan and deliver an independent research project in a new academic environment, building cross-cultural experience and professional research networks. It can support pathways to higher degree research, research assistant roles, or research-informed positions across industry, government, and academia, depending on your discipline. It also helps demonstrate research readiness for future applications. This is preparation for postgraduate research work in an interdisciplinary field.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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Information

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1 years

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Camperdown/Darlington

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RNPGRSAP2000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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