Doctor of Philosophy - Petroleum Engineering
Curtin University · Perth, Australia
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Curtin University · Perth, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy - Petroleum Engineering
Doctoral · Engineering
About this programme
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. Your research will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. A higher degree by research differs from other postgraduate
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Engineering
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (11)
- 2025 HDR Scholarship - Graphitisation of renewable carbonaceous materials from biomassFully funded
- 2025 HDR Scholarship - WASM: Minerals Energy and Chemical Engineering - Material Development for Rechargeable Proton BatteriesFully funded
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Curtin University top up scholarship - Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship (Project 89)Fully funded
- HDR Scholarship - Stipends for Higher Degree by ResearchFully funded
- Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)Tuition only
- 2024 HDR Scholarship - The role of microbes in carbonate mineralization under different substrate conditionsLiving stipend