We accept applications for research degrees across the year. If you have confirmed funding through a faculty scholarship, external scholarship, IDP or are self-funding, you can apply at any time. To be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by the closing dates. 

The application process can take some time. We recommend starting the pre-application process at least six weeks before the closing date if you plan to apply for a scholarship. This will give you time to connect with your potential faculty, prepare documents and submit your application.

Scholarship deadlines

The below closing dates apply if you’re seeking a UTS competitive scholarship, and you:

  • are applying for a PhD or Masters by Research degree
  • are already enrolled in a UTS research program, or
  • have received your offer of admission to a UTS research program.

Applications that are late, incomplete or do not meet the English language requirements will not be assessed. You will need to resubmit in the next round.

Learn more about how to fund your research degree.

2025 scholarship deadline

info IMPORTANT

  • The 2025 international competitive scholarship round for Research Sessions 1 and 2 is now closed.
  • The 2025 domestic competitive scholarship round for Research Sessions 1 and 2 is now closed.

Start, enrolment and census dates

There are different start, enrolment and census dates for research and coursework programs. Research students can undertake coursework subjects, which means you will need to comply with both the coursework and research dates.

Your start date will be provided in your Letter of Offer. You can agree on a different date with your faculty and supervisor. If you have coursework subjects in your research program, you may need to commence before the coursework census date.

The last day to enrol is the last day you can:

  • enrol for your research program within the session
  • add a coursework subject to your research program for that session, and
  • swap a coursework class time.

How to complete your enrolment.

The census date is the last day to withdraw from a subject or degree without academic penalty.

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