Overview
Key Features
Enter the gateway to the rich fields of mechanical, aerospace, robotics and mechatronics engineering. From the design and creation of simple mechanisms to highly-tuned nano-devices, as well as robotics through to avionics and aeronautics – we’re educating the leading engineers of tomorrow. Our graduates enjoy career prospects as diverse as the fields they study, and the work of our researchers is exciting, innovative, and globally relevant.
PhD and Masters by Research scholarship opportunities are currently available with leading engineering researchers who are involved in pioneering research across different research themes. Our graduate research degrees give you an opportunity to conduct research that is transforming the future. Take this opportunity to make an impact and solve real world issues in a stimulating, supportive environment and take your knowledge to new heights and expand your career options.
In the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at Monash University, we pride ourselves on our research – our research staff, our postgraduate students and our research facilities. Our research is no longer confined to only the traditional fields of mechanical engineering. Instead, engineering research and interdisciplinary research are happening in joint partnerships and collaborations with other engineering departments, departments of other faculties, other universities, industries and research organisations, nationally and internationally.
#39 QS Rankings by Subject 2022
#44 THE World Subject rankings 2023 (#1 in Australia)
World Rankings for Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering at Monash Uni
#58 in QS Rankings by Subject 2022
Programme Structure
Research themes:
Advanced manufacturing
Micro/nano engineering
Robotics and control
Solid mechanics
Thermofluids
Biomedical engineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics View 6 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS PROVIDER NUMBER: Monash University: 00008C, Monash College: 01857J
Eligibility Requirements
● Applicants will need to hold a first-class honours degree from an Australian University or equivalent degree from an overseas university in a relevant discipline.
● Applicants must show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research.
● Applicants must also satisfy Monash’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
Apply in 5 simple steps
- Check your eligibility
- Find a supervisor
- Submit an expression of interest
- Obtain an invitation to apply
- Apply
Tuition Fee
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical, Aerospace, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering.
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