PhD (Hosted by Faculty of Engineering) in Brisbane Australia | Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology | Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 35,000
(c. USD24,918.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Earning a PhD requires candidates to produce meaningful, novel contributions to their field through innovative concepts or fresh perspectives on current challenges. Under the guidance of an expert supervisory team, doctoral researchers create groundbreaking theories, methods, and frameworks that could influence the direction of their discipline. PhD research must showcase exceptional analytical skills, creative thinking, and synthesis capabilities, which can manifest as either entirely new knowledge or transformative applications of existing understanding.

Supervisors offer mentorship to help candidates engage in academic pursuits like research presentations, instruction, and publishing. Maintain consistent communication with advisors and take part in university intellectual activities including seminars, teaching, and publications; conduct supervised research investigations; and develop a comprehensive thesis. This path leads to graduation with opportunities for academic careers blending teaching and research, or enhanced professional advancement prospects.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You must have either:

a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)
Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale
present evidence of research experience and potential for approval
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant's demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision, infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall with 6.0 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall with Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 21, Speaking 18.

Tuition AUD 35,000

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