Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
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University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)
Doctoral · Engineering
About this programme
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree may be undertaken across the school's active research areas: Architecture, Architectural and Design Science, the Design Lab, and Urban and Regional Planning. The University of Sydney and the school maintain strong research links with key global institutions. This course is designed for those with a strong academic foundation in Architecture, Design, or Planning. It's ideal for aspiring professionals and scholars seeking careers in academia, industry, or research, with eligibility based on prior honours or master's degrees.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Engineering
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-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 (49)
- Taiwan - University of Sydney ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 24 November 2026
- Advanced Food Enginomics Research ScholarshipFully 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)
- Carole Muller AwardFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Visiting ScholarshipFully funded
- Faculty of Engineering Research ScholarshipFully funded