Postgraduate engineering research and PhDs

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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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.

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.

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The PhD program

Overview

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.

What will you do?

Your PhD may involve:

  • working on a research grant where your supervisor is the Chief Investigator, or a feasibility study forming part of a research grant application
  • collaborating with an industry partner and academic supervisors to apply your research to solve real-world problems
  • contributing to our research goals in creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future.

Regular activities

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:

  • literature reviews
  • planning and conducting research
  • data analysis
  • publishing your findings
  • thesis writing
  • regular supervisory and research group meetings

PhD application resources

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Latest PhD scholarships

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PhD Scholarship Opportunities 2025

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Student experience

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

“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