Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Finance in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,035
(c. USD33,803.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Finance PhD program at the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) prepares students with essential research capabilities for the finance discipline. This rigorous program pushes doctoral candidates to address critical financial challenges while cultivating sharp analytical abilities crucial for today's dynamic financial markets and corporate environments.
Although primarily designed for academic careers, the program's skill set proves valuable across government and industry roles. Graduates may pursue positions as financial researchers or analysts in banking, investment firms (specializing in quantitative analysis, M&A, or business evaluation), or as policy experts at central banks, regulatory bodies, international institutions (World Bank, IMF, OECD, ADB), and government financial agencies.
Program Length: 2-4 years full-time (4-8 years part-time)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The admission requirements for the PhD program in Finance reflect the advanced knowledge that candidates will need to undertake the coursework component of the degree and the research experience and skills needed to successfully undertake and complete the research thesis
The minimum qualification requirement for admission to the PhD program in Finance is
an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division A in finance actuarial studies economics business commerce or a subject area with a substantial quantitative content or
another qualification eg a Master degree with a substantial research thesis component that the RSFAS HDR higher degree by research committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a or
a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the RSFAS HDR committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a
Admission to the PhD program in Finance is competitive and we can only admit a limited number of applicants each year Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee you a place in the program
All applicants must satisfy the Universitys English language admission requirements An international applicant who is not a native English speaker may satisfy these requirements by submitting evidence of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 and with no component less than 6.0 or a paperbased TOEFL score of at least 570 with at least 4.5 in the essay component
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
The minimum qualification requirement for admission to the PhD program in Finance is
an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division A in finance actuarial studies economics business commerce or a subject area with a substantial quantitative content or
another qualification eg a Master degree with a substantial research thesis component that the RSFAS HDR higher degree by research committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a or
a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the RSFAS HDR committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a
Admission to the PhD program in Finance is competitive and we can only admit a limited number of applicants each year Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee you a place in the program
All applicants must satisfy the Universitys English language admission requirements An international applicant who is not a native English speaker may satisfy these requirements by submitting evidence of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 and with no component less than 6.0 or a paperbased TOEFL score of at least 570 with at least 4.5 in the essay component
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
48,035