PhD (Geospatial Sciences) in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University

RMIT University | Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 52,800
(c. USD38,221.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Apply your cutting-edge research expertise to advance geospatial science innovation at RMIT, Australia's premier research institution in this field. You'll receive expert guidance while honing your analytical, computational, modeling, and problem-solving abilities through focused exploration of specialized domains including: cartographic visualization, earth observation technologies, drone systems, 3D architectural modeling, digital twin technology and AR applications, land administration, geodetic sciences, geospatial artificial intelligence, geographic information systems, machine learning applications in geoinformatics, remote sensing techniques, LiDAR technology and aerial surveying, satellite navigation systems, multi-GNSS positioning, ionospheric studies affecting GNSS, space weather impacts on positioning systems, visual positioning technologies, and indoor navigation solutions, as well as hydrographic surveying methods.
The program encourages active engagement with university, college, and school initiatives tailored to your academic goals. This doctoral opportunity offers flexible completion formats - project-based, thesis by publication, or traditional thesis - with prospective candidates advised to consult potential supervisors about submission options.
Graduates will be well-positioned for academic careers or high-level leadership roles in governmental agencies, scientific institutions, and industrial research facilities.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

a bachelor degree requiring at least four 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 courses 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,

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 52,800
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree