PhD - Engineering in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland | Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 48,040
(c. USD34,732.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a globally recognized postgraduate research degree designed to cultivate independent research capabilities.

Working with a supervisory panel, you'll conduct an in-depth research project, compose an 80,000-word dissertation, and defend it through an oral examination.

The PhD program typically spans 3-4 years of full-time study, during which you'll acquire specialized research expertise in your selected discipline.

Your dissertation represents a significant scholarly work that offers novel insights to your research domain, with potential for alternative presentation formats.

Applicants require robust academic qualifications and may need to provide a research proposal along with supporting documentation. Approximately 1,000 doctoral researchers commence studies at UQ annually, exploring diverse subject areas.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIA or equivalent; or Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant research experience, including research publications. IELTS (all other disciplines) - 6.5, 6.0 in every sub-band TOEFL (paper-based) 570 5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

Tuition AUD 48,040

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