Overview

About the program

As a Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering student at Deakin University you will be appointed with an experienced, full-time member of the academic staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment to supervise your research. Associate supervisors, internal or external, will also be appointed to assist the principal supervisor.

Programme Structure

Structure:

You may be required to meet certain attendance requirements and will be required to complete a thesis embodying the results of research carried out in the field of study specified at the time of your enrolment.
You’ll also be referred to prospective supervisors to establish a possible research project.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Applications for research degrees without scholarship may be made at any time. Commencement of research degrees is not confined to Deakin's trimesters.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 23 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 006253G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:

a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent
a higher degree by research (HDR) in a related area

Tuition Fee

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International

43600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43600 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 36 months.

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree.

Living costs for Geelong

1000 - 2000 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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