Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering & IT)
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
Engineering and IT
Research with our faculty is dynamic and always evolving; inspiring the active mind and providing new tools and ways of thinking that lead to innovation. Our research spans all areas of human endeavour and its successes are the result of the unflagging curiosity and energy of our researchers and students.
This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is awarded for a thesis considered to be a substantial and original contribution to the subject concerned.
Further course information and outcomes
Study plan
This research degree takes three to four years to complete full-time and you are required to submit an 80,000 word thesis. No specific coursework is required of all students, although individual students may be advised or required by their research supervisors to audit or formally enrol in selected subjects in order to assist them with their particular research topics.
Areas of research
PhD candidates at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies may undertake research in one of the following disciplines: aerospace, mechanical and mechatronic engineering; chemical and biomolecular engineering; civil engineering; electrical and information engineering; and information technologies.
Further information about research courses:
How to apply
Admission requirements
Applicants of the Doctor of Philosophy should normally hold a relevant master's degree or a bachelor's degree with first or second class honours.
Alternatively, an applicant may be admitted having passed a qualifying examination at a standard equivalent to the bachelor?s degree with first or second class honours.
In addition to these academic requirements the head of department must certify to the faculty that your proposed course of advanced study and research is appropriate and acceptable; that you have in addition to the academic qualifications the necessary training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study and research; and that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
Tuition fee information for international students
Tuition fee information for international students not available for Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering & IT).
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount
*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount not available for Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering & IT).
Annual review
Annual review not available for Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering & IT).
*(2)Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee
This 2012 tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents
Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. For more information about your eligibility for this Scheme, please visit http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/postgrad_hb/research/admission_enrolment/research_training_scheme.shtml
International students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students
This 2012 tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_coursework or http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research
In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.