Overview

Information Technology research has a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus and multi-national approach, providing Monash with a unique capacity to reach further and deeper than any other institution in Australia. We are internationally recognised for our research strengths in computational biology, IT for resilient communities, machine learning, and modelling, optimisation and visualisation.

The PhD in Information Technology at Monash University

This is enhanced by professional development activities that provide you with the skills required to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic. The award of the degree is generally accepted as showing you are capable of carrying out independent research.

Programme Structure

This course consists of:

a research and thesis component or a practice based research project and exegesis component
a Professional Development program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Machine Learning View 9 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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 Course Code: 041045C

a bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
a course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
a master's degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account; or
have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

49500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49500 AUD per year during 36 months.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Australia
Malaysia

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Information Technology.

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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