Doctor of Philosophy - Law
University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia
About this programme
Discover course plans, entry requirements & how to apply to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, an exceptional research degree.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- A$50,976 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (17)
- Human Rights ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 31 Oct 2026
- Australia Awards ScholarshipFully funded
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- China Scholarship Council - University of Melbourne PhD ScholarshipFully funded
- Graduate Research ScholarshipsFully funded
- Melbourne Research ScholarshipFully funded
- Research Training Program ScholarshipFully funded