Making significant impact with global economies, environments and societies. A global PhD gives you the opportunity to work with experts and fellow researchers across the world to solve a uniquely global issue.
Read global PhD profiles
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Making waves beyond academiaC. Isabel Nuñez Lendo's PhD is making an impact in protecting coral reefs around the world.
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Path to sustainability
Jess MacArthur straddles the worlds of academia and international development with research into sanitation in Nepal.
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Respect matters in maternal healthSalma Ahmed hopes to tackle maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa through research – shifting the focus from basic health access to quality of care.
Let us help you
We’ll draw on our international collaborative network to arrange joint supervision and opportunities to work directly with our partner institutions.
Gain international research experience
You can spend time at UTS and an international partner institution to develop your global connections and experience.
Be guided by experts
Get expert advice and support from your UTS and international supervisors who are committed to guiding your research.
Create research-led writing
You'll be assessed by expert academics on your contribution to specialist knowledge in your chosen field.
Personalised research program
Get access to the skills, networks and experts you need from the start by designing your program with your supervisors, research partners and faculty.
Meet our supervisors
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International developmentProfessor at the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures and expert in water and sanitation in Asia and the Pacific.
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China and migrationProfessor in the Australia-China Relations Institute and expert in Chinese language media around the world.
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Explore our database of UTS academics to find a supervisor in your area of interest and potential research topic.
What's next?
Step 1: Plan and prepare your application
Read more about how to apply for a research degree and prepare your application including planning for your research project, finding a supervisor and preparing your documentation.
Step 2: Submit your application
Once you've prepared your applications, submit it in time for any relevant deadlines via the UTS student portal.
Step 3: Design your program
Work closely with your supervisor to develop a research program tailored to your interests which may include discipline-specific training, research skill uplift or industry placements.
