Postgraduate research
Open a new world of ideas, deepen your insights and further your skills to gain a competitive edge in your academic or professional career.
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A Doctor of Philosophy (also known as a PhD) in Engineering can lead you into a career in finance, resources and energy, as well as emerging sectors including healthcare, advanced manufacturing and environmental sciences.
In the Faculty of Engineering, research can span engineering, computer science, and project management. The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) PhD degree usually takes 3 to 3.5 years to complete and will enable you to make a significant and original contribution to your field of choice.
Your PhD may involve:
A wide range of activities will equip you with advanced research and critical thinking skills and an extensive knowledge of your field. This will typically include:
Explore all of our available projects that have a scholarship associated with them.
The University of Sydney is a global leader in impactful engineering research and offers its PhD candidates opportunities to collaborate with diverse partners and industry leaders to tackle global challenges.
“The University of Sydney is a global leader in impactful engineering research and offers its PhD candidates opportunities to collaborate with diverse partners and industry leaders to tackle global challenges.”
Nabeela Nasim, Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) candidate
Check the School’s contact page via the links below to get in touch with the respective Associate Head Research Education who can advise you accordingly: