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Can I do a PhD online or by correspondence/distance education?
You cannot study a PhD online or by correspondence with the University of Melbourne, You must spend at least 12 months of your PhD candidature living and studying in Melbourne unless studying at an approved outside institution. More information on residency requirements for graduate researchers can be found in section 6 of the Selection and Admission into Graduate Research Courses Policy.
For the latest information about managing your candidature during the global COVID-19 pandemic, please see the COVID-19 graduate researcher FAQs.
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Last updated: May 18, 2023, 1:03 p.m.