Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
What you’ll study
HDR students can take additional coursework units that accelerate their research by providing them with foundational knowledge in an area relevant to their project.
There is no separate tuition fee cost for the coursework units of study you will undertake, it is part of the tuition fee for the course.
Research areas
PhD candidates at the Faculty of Engineering may undertake research in one of the following disciplines:
- aerospace engineering, mechanical and mechatronic engineering;
- biomedical engineering;
- chemical and biomolecular engineering;
- civil engineering;
- electrical and information engineering;
- computer science; and
- project management.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Applying for admission
Before you apply Make sure you have read the requirements for a research application and are in possession of all required documentation.
- Find a supervisor within the University whose academic background aligns with your research. You may visit Research Supervisor Connect to start.
- Contact a research supervisor by email and provide:
- Your academic transcript
- Up-to-date CV
- Short statement about what research topics you are interested in and how this aligns with your career ambitions
- In conjunction with your supervisor, develop a preliminary research proposal up to 2000 words that outlines the subject area, objectives and significance of your research.
- International applicants need to obtain two academic referee reports, each one written by a referee who is familiar with your previous academic achievements. You may upload letters of reference or complete our template.
- If you intend to study part-time towards a PhD, you will also need to supply:
- evidence that shows you will have sufficient time available to plan and carry out the research under the supervision of the University, and complete the course within the maximum period allowed for a part-time PhD enrolment
- a declaration from your employer (if relevant) confirming that you will be permitted to take the time required to effectively pursue your studies.
- Your research proposal should be submitted along with your CV, academic referee reports, academic transcripts and other supporting documents.
- Applications are made via the University online.
Credit for previous study
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Submit application
Before you apply Make sure you have read the requirements for a research application and are in possession of all required documentation.
Applications are open all year round. Processing times for research applications depend on many factors and therefore, can vary.
Applicants are advised to apply well in advance to allow for a timely application outcome and scholarship deadlines.
If your application cannot be processed in time for the requested start date, it will be considered for the next possible research period.
Separate scholarship application deadlines apply - refer to the relevant scholarships websites for details.
Starting date
Research Period 1: Start date 1 Jan
Research Period 2: Start date 1 Mar
Research Period 3: Start date 1 Jul
Research Period 4: Start date 1 Oct
Refer to key research dates on the `How to Apply' website.
Additional information
This course is available as a joint degree via a small number of domestic and international partner institutions. For more information on the Joint PhD program, please contact joint-degrees.sfs@sydney.edu.au.
