Top PHD in Social Studies Colleges & Universities in Australia in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#53/3118 THE Ranking 2026

The University of Sydney, Sydney

6.7(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia30%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Arts and Social Science
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE61
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$49,400/Yr)$34.6K/Yr
Living
(A$11,760/Yr)$8.2K/Yr
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#58/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Monash University, Melbourne

5.5(Based on 45 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia40%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE304IELTS6.5PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$51,500/Yr)$36K/Yr
Living
(A$15,840/Yr)$11.1K/Yr
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#73/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Australian National University, Canberra

7.8(Based on 12 User Reviews)Australian Capital Territory , Australia35%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Social Science
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$42,410/Yr)$29.7K/Yr
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#79/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of New South Wales, Sydney

8.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia60%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Law and Justice
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0PTE65
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Tuition:  
(A$36,410/Yr)$25.5K/Yr
Living
(A$1,335/Yr)$934.5/Yr
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#166/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Macquarie University, Sydney

9.0(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia54%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL83PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$45,100/Yr)$31.6K/Yr
Living
(A$26,400/Yr)$18.5K/Yr
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#251/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Tasmania, Hobart

3.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Tasmania, Australia
Ph.D Agriculture
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL72PTE50
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Tuition:  
(A$41,450/Yr)$29K/Yr
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#251/3118 THE Ranking 2026

RMIT University, Melbourne

7.0(Based on 35 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia22%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Global, Urban and Social Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$32,640/Yr)$22.8K/Yr
Living
(A$28,800/Yr)$20.2K/Yr
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#251/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne

8.7(Based on 20 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$21,066/Yr)$14.7K/Yr
Living
(A$1,000/Yr)$700/Yr
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#301/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Western Sydney University, Sydney

3.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia
Ph.D
Course duration:
3 years
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$36,272/Yr)$25.4K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

James Cook University-Townsville, Townsville

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia79%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$28,834/Yr)$20.2K/Yr
Living
(A$12,163/Yr)$8.5K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Australian Catholic University, Brisbane

7.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia67%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90PTE61
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$27,300/Yr)$19.1K/Yr
Living
(A$15,699/Yr)$11K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Canberra, Canberra

8.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Australian Capital Territory , Australia78%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D
Course duration:
4 years
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$43,200/Yr)$30.2K/Yr
Living
(A$13,478/Yr)$9.4K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Charles Darwin University, Darwin

5.7(Based on 2 User Reviews)Northern Territory , Australia59%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90PTE70
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$27,640/Yr)$19.3K/Yr
Living
(A$8,900/Yr)$6.2K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Victoria University, Melbourne

8.3(Based on 4 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia64%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Society and Culture (Integrated)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$37,600/Yr)$26.3K/Yr
Living
(A$13,000/Yr)$9.1K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Charles Sturt University, Sydney

5.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia64%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Science and Agriculture
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$34,880/Yr)$24.4K/Yr
Living
(A$800/Yr)$560/Yr
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