The Professional Doctorate in Public Administration (Research) at the University of Canberra is designed for experienced public administration professionals seeking to enhance their expertise through a combination of advanced coursework, elective specialization, and a substantial research dissertation. The program emphasizes practical application and original contribution to the field, enabling graduates to address complex public administration challenges within their professional contexts.

  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • 4 years
  • On Campus
  • ₹19,26,953/Year

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Program Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Public Administration (Research) at the University of Canberra is designed for experienced public administration professionals seeking to enhance their expertise through a combination of advanced coursework, elective specialization, and a substantial research dissertation. The program emphasizes practical application and original contribution to the field, enabling graduates to address complex public administration challenges within their professional contexts.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

TOEFL®

79.0

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2026-02-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Starting 2025-07-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Program Start

Oct 2025

Programme Structure

Courses include:Research Methodology and Research DesignQuantitative Research MethodsQualitative Research MethodsLiterature Review SeminarProfessional Doctorate Research ProposalPublic Administration DissertationCheck out the full curriculumVisit programme website

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

No academic requirements found.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL®
79.0
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and a post-Bachelor Honours year by research, or a Master's or Graduate Diploma of 1-2 years' full-time duration in a relevant field. A minimum of five years of professional experience in public administration or related areas is required. Candidates must demonstrate the capacity for independent research under supervision and provide evidence of superior professional performance both intellectually and technically. The faculty must confirm the suitability of supervision for the proposed dissertation topic. CRICOS code: 099087C.

Course Fees

₹19,26,953/Year
Annual Fee

4 years
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

No University Scholarships Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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