Overview

QUT adopts a project management approach. QUT is proud of its record of timely completions and low attrition rates realised by this approach. The Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Faculty of Engineering) program is offered by Queensland University of Technology

During candidature the supervisor and other key stakeholders will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication.

The length of the thesis varies according to the topic, but should normally be no longer than 100,000 words, excluding bibliography.

Highlights

Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation.

Maintain regular contact with supervisors and participate in university scholarly activities such as seminars, teaching and publication; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis.

External program candidates may research in a workplace away from QUT, either domestically or overseas.

Programme Structure

Scholarly activities such as:

Research seminars

Teaching

Publication

Mandatory:

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Time-based thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

We recommend you submit your application at least 6-7 months before you intend to start the degree.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Environmental Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 21 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS No. 00213J

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

Tuition Fee

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International

33000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33000 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

31000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31000 AUD per year during 48 months.

Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen:

$31,000 - $39,000 per year

International fees

$33,000 - $40,000 per year

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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