19 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Melbourne is the leading PhD program in the region and sits among the world’s top graduate research programs.

Taught by the Department of Management and Marketing, the Doctoral Program in Marketing at the University of Melbourne is committed to providing outstanding research training for the world’s most ambitious minds.

The Doctoral Program in Accounting at the University of Melbourne uses the talents of the Asia-Pacific's leading accounting researchers in the Department of Accounting. 

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Sciences at University of Melbourne helps you demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Actuarial Studies at University of Melbourne assess, evaluate and manage the financial risks faced by individuals, organisations and governments to plan effectively for the future.

The Doctoral Program in Finance from University of Melbourne has the largest and most well-developed set of doctoral subjects on offer in Australia. 

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne helps you demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education from University of Melbourne signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.

Taught by the Department of Business Administration at University of Melbourne, the Doctoral Program in Business Administration and Analytics provides exceptional research training to students who wish to undertake a thesis only PhD in one or more areas of business specialisations. 

The Doctor of Philosophy – Arts – also known as a PhD or Doctorate – is the highest Arts degree offered by the University of Melbourne. 

The Law School at University of Melbourne aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree.

Taught by the Department of Management and Marketing, the Doctoral Program in Management at the University of Melbourne provides outstanding research training for the world’s most ambitious minds. 

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts and Music at University of Melbourne signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences) at the University of Melbourne marks a student’s admission to the community of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences scholars.

The Doctor of Education at University of Melbourne is a research doctorate for experienced professionals with educational responsibilities. 

Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australia's leading university. We offer a phd degree in Science at the University of Melbourne. 

The Doctoral program in Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Finance provides training in the conceptual principles and research techniques across the social, biological and mathematical sciences fields that analyse human decision-making and problem-solving in the context of risk and complexity at individual and market levels. 

The Melbourne School of Design (MSD) attracts outstanding local and international graduates to undertake innovative research on built environment topics through our Architecture, Building and Planning PhD degree at the University of Melbourne.

Make your own research contribution with the Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and IT) at University of Melbourne.