UOW has an international reputation for world-class research.
Our superior research training is conducted through holistic and student-focused programs, which allows you to work closely with recognised experts. Most importantly, you will play an active role in the research developments that are shaping our future.
You will benefit from:
- Guidance from, and collaboration with two supervisors
- A well-established research infrastructure
- Partnerships with industry collaborators
- The opportunity to develop highly sought-after skills and competencies
- Excellent support services and facilities
- The opportunity to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Business free of charge
- Scholarship opportunities
- Training in Research Commercialisation
Programs include:
Alternative cancer treatments, improving the interface of cochlear implants, a new plant capable of 'eating up' arsenic from polluted soils, and solar-powered water purifiers for water-poor communities are just a few of the research projects currently being conducted by UOW postgraduate students and staff.
Our research programs offer a supportive, talented, team environment and cutting-edge opportunities—and a reputation for outstanding research across many fields including:
- Asia - Pacific social transformation studies
- Health service development
- Medical bioscience
- Medical radiation physics
- Medical chemistry and pharmacology
- Statistical and sruvey methodology
- Engineering manufacturing
- Engineering materials
- GeoQuEST research
- Conservation biology and law
- Superconducting and electronic materials
- Intelligent polymer research
- Electromaterials science
- Oceans and transnational security
- Information and communication technology
Read more about each faculty’s research programs:
- Arts
- Commerce
- Creative Arts
- Education
- Engineering
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Health and Behvioural Sciences
- Informatics
- Law
- Science
- Sydney Business School












