International Student PhD Application Process

You're an international student if you are:

intending to study on a student visa,
not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
not an Australian permanent resident, or
a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.

In order to progress forward with a PhD at the AIBN as an international student, you will need to do the following:

1. Meet the entry requirements

To progress forward with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the AIBN, you will need to prove that you:

have completed some research experience (for example, you can provide evidence that you've planned and executed project work and/or a body of research with some independence)
have completed an approved university degree in your field of research no more than 10 years ago, and;
can meet the English language requirements.

You can find more on entry requirements here.

2. Find a supervisor

3. Gather your documents

4. Apply online

5. Apply for a student visa once you are approved

As soon as you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from The University of Queensland, apply for your visa.

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Philosophy are eligible to apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

You can learn more here.