GRS HDR intake periods 2026-2027

What are the intake dates for the PhD?

Answer ID 3810 | Last updated on 15/04/2026 08.52 AM

The Graduate Research School (GRS) has a semi-structured intake calendar throughout the year.

This applies to all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) courses administered by the GRS, with the exception of some courses which must commence at the start of Semester. Please refer to the UWA Handbook for specific information relating to your course.

The tables below list the currently available intake dates.

Month Intake Dates 2026
May 4 18
June 8 22
July 6 20 (Sem 2)
August 3 17
September 7 21
October 5 19
November 2 16
 
 
Month Intake Dates 2027
February 1 15 22 (Sem 1)
March 8 22  
April 5 19  
May 3 17 31
June 14    
July 5 19 (Sem 2)  
August 2 16  
September 6 20  
October 4 18  
November 1 15  

Nominated intake dates may be changed at the discretion of the GRS at any time. 

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