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This application guide has simplified the process to make it easy for you to apply for a postgraduate research degree at UNSW.
Follow the steps to apply for a postgraduate research degree:
- Review important information
- Find a research area and supervisor
- Develop a research proposal
- Prepare supporting documentation
- Apply online
Stage 1: Review important information
Before beginning an application, check if you are eligible for .
Look at  and research scholarship options,  and visas.
New postgraduate students can start their studies at the beginning of any of the four terms – check the  for starting dates.
See the  for the next term.
For any other questions check the .
Stage 2: Find a research area & supervisor
With eight schools covering the breadth of engineering specialties, there are countless opportunities to engage in research in an area you are passionate about.
Different options to find a research area and supervisor:
- Browse the research areas in our schools and centres and contact an academic directly to discuss potential projects
- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Chemical Engineering
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- School of Computer Science and Engineering
- School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering
- School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering
- Check out the advertised projects that are currently recruiting PhD candidates
- Search with  to look for a supervisor who specialises in the area you are interested in
Stage 3: Develop a research proposal
The research proposal is one of the documents who will need for your application. The first step is to discuss your research proposal with your supervisor.
As a general guide, your research proposal should include the following:
- The title of your research description
- A statement of the research problem and its significance
- An outline of how you plan to address this problem
- Details of previous publications and/or research undertaken in your area of interest
Stage 4: Prepare supporting documentation
 include proof of English, proof of your supervisor’s agreement to supervise you, research proposal, certificate completion of previous degrees and scores, curriculum vitae (CV).
Documents must be in English or include an  English translation.
Stage 5: Apply online
You can track the progress of your application through your .
If you have applied for both admission and a scholarship, both outcomes will be released after the date outlined at . If you have alternative funding and have applied for admission only, the outcome will typically take 6-8 weeks to be processed.