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Before proceeding with your application, make sure you have:
You can submit your application through any of the following methods:
You can apply online through ACU's application portal. Follow the instructions below to get started.
Our global network of ACU education agents can help you narrow down your course and campus selection, outline the language requirements, organise your course application and explain how to apply for your student visa.
Use our search tool to find your nearest authorised education agent
Apply in-person at the ACU International office at our Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney campuses.
If you choose to apply online, use the link below to register in our application system.
Once registered, you can:
Please register using an email address you check regularly, as this will be our primary method of contacting you.
Register nowPrepare your application by selecting your course and completing all required details in the online portal.
Select the 'Start an application' tab to begin preparing your application.
To choose a course, type 'Research' into the keyword search field and select 'Search Now'.
You'll then be able to choose from the following research degrees:
Work your way through the application form, supplying all required information and documentation.
Once you have completed your application and carefully reviewed all details, submit it via the application portal.
Applications are assessed based on the documentation submitted at the time of lodgement. Additional documents cannot be accepted once assessment has commenced, unless specifically requested by the University.
After you submit your application, your nominated referees will be contacted to complete confidential reports supporting your application.
Your referees will receive an email invitation with a link to complete the online reference form. Let them know to expect this email and advise them to check their junk or spam folders if they don't see it.
It is your responsibility to ensure both referees complete and submit their reports. Your application will not be assessed until both forms have been received.
Regularly checking your applicant portal helps ensure your application progresses without delays.
By logging into your applicant portal you can:
You'll be notified once all required information has been received and your application is ready for assessment.
Manage my applicationNOTE: If you applied through an agent, you will need to log in to your applicant portal using the email address your agent supplied in your application. If you haven't logged in previously, you can select "I have forgotten my password" to receive an email with instructions to set your password. If you have difficulties with this process, please confirm with your agent the email address they provided to the University.
When all required documents and referee reports have been received, we will begin assessing your application.
This process involves reviewing your academic background, research proposal, and supervision arrangements and typically takes around eight weeks.
Following assessment, we will notify you of your application outcome as soon as possible.