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  1. Contacting examiners

    Students are not allowed to contact their examiners during the entire examination process from commencement until the classification outcome is made known. Should you need to reach out to your... Date Updated: 06/01/2026

  2. Thesis word limitations

    PhD theses may not exceed 100,000 words but you are encouraged to prepare theses of no more than 80,000 words. In some disciplines, PhD theses are shorter than 25,000 words. Master's theses may not... Date Updated: 06/01/2026

  3. Viva rescheduling

    We do not accommodate a change in the viva date and/or time unless it is due to extenuating circumstances. The Graduate Research School provides students with advance notice of their viva date and... Date Updated: 06/01/2026

  4. Stipend scholarship end date

    Yes, once you have submitted your thesis your scholarship payments will end.   The end date, is the date the thesis is received at the GRS. Date Updated: 03/11/2025

  5. Updating your student status and scholarship when visa has changed

    Your student status will need to be formally changed in UWA's student system.   Visit Student Central with your new visa and request a change to your status.   If you are a HDR student... Date Updated: 03/11/2025

  6. Alternative pathway to HDR admission

    You may like to consider first completing a Honours or Masters course, where there is a significant research thesis component.   Please see the HDR Admission policy Date Updated: 20/11/2025

  7. Number of hours you can work per week if you hold a HDR stipend scholarship

    Both full-time and part-time stipend scholarship holders are permitted to undertake no more than 8 hours of paid employment each week between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Date Updated: 24/02/2026

  8. Reporting external research and development for HDR students

    Yes, all Research and Development (R&D) activities undertaken by a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student with all external organisations need to be reported to the Graduate Research School... Date Updated: 29/04/2026

  9. International self-funded PhD cost of living information

    The cost of living for a single student in Perth is estimated at AUD$30,000 per annum. This does not include tuition fees.   For more information, and a handy calculator, visit Study in... Date Updated: 03/11/2025

  10. Assessment time for PhD application

    When a complete application has been lodged, the outcome will be provided within 8 - 10 weeks of the closing date. Date Updated: 03/11/2025