Higher Degree Research Administration Centre (HDRAC)
The Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC) provides administrative services to higher degree by research candidates at the University of Sydney. From enrolment through to graduation, HDRAC provides support for:
- progress reviews
- candidature variations
- thesis examinations
- Postgraduate Research Support Scheme (PRSS)
- stipend payments.
HDRAC is a good contact for advice on the policies and procedures governing postgraduate research study. If you have an issue or concern, they can direct you to the appropriate person in your faculty or the University, or refer you to other services and resources to support your research.
Contact HDRAC:
Location: Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02), Darlington Campus
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: 02 8627 4343
Higher Degree by Research Administrative Centre
Faculty of Science: hdrac.1@sydney.edu.au
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; and Sydney Law School:
hdrac.2@sydney.edu.au
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning; University of Sydney Business School; Faculty of Engineering and IT; and Sydney Conservatorium of Music: hdrac.3@sydney.edu.au
Faculty of Medicine and Health: hdrac.4@sydney.edu.au.
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Last updated April 2022.
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