Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Computer Science) - Available from 01/01/2023 in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University
RMIT University
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Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,560
(c. USD35,997.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
As a computer science research student, you can choose to explore your own specialized topic or collaborate on one of our established research fields. You'll become part of a vibrant research network, collaborating with faculty members, fellow students, and partner institutions that have achieved recognition across various disciplines, such as:
AI, machine learning, data science and analytics, distributed systems and networking, heuristic optimization, information retrieval and web search, and software engineering.
RMIT's achievements are reflected in global university rankings, with our computer science and information systems programs ranked #10 nationally and within the top 200 worldwide according to QS Rankings by Subject 2024. We also placed in the top 150 in ShanghaiRankings by Subject 2022 and ranked 124th globally (top 150) in the 2022 NTU World University Rankings.
The Australian Research Council has rated our Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing, and Information Systems research as exceeding world standards in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessments. Graduates can pursue academic careers, take on leadership and research roles in government or industrial labs, or launch technology ventures. Our alumni have secured prominent positions with organizations like SENSIS, Seek, CSIRO, and Tinder.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:
A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year. OR
A master's degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average; OR
A master's degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; OR
Evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Tuition
AUD
50,560