Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
About this programme
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program involves preparing a thesis that makes a substantial, original contribution. The Faculty of Engineering focuses on research in key areas: complex systems, data science, energy, environment, food supply, healthcare, infrastructure, IoT, and robotics. This course is for students with a strong research background, holding either a bachelor's with first-class honours, a research-focused master's, or an equivalent qualification. PhD students can gain expertise in their field and pursue careers in academia, research, or industry leadership.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Computing
- 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 (26)
- Taiwan - University of Sydney ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 24 November 2026
- 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)
- Bowel Cancer Translational Research ScholarshipFully funded
- Carole Muller AwardFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Visiting ScholarshipFully funded
- Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Computational NeuroimagingFully funded