A step-by-step guide
If you plan to start a research degree in 2025:
You can apply to UniSA or the University of Adelaide now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026. Follow the steps below to start your journey with UniSA.
When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice.
If you plan to start a research degree in 2026:
You can apply to Adelaide University directly. Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.
To view scholarships available at the new Adelaide University in 2026, please visit Adelaide University Scholarships.
At UniSA, all research degree applications are made to a specific project as listed on our research projects page. Some projects have living allowance scholarship funding, and all projects list the Principal Supervisor. New projects are listed regularly, so please complete our expression of interest form if you wish to be notified of new projects in the future.
If you wish to develop your own project please review our guidelines about this, and contact the Graduate Research Admissions team if you have any questions.
