Overview

Throughout the Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering PhD program from RMIT University you'll use your advanced engineering skills to contribute to our applied industry focused mechanical and manufacturing research projects.

RMIT’s experienced engineering researchers have achieved significant successes across application areas and industry sectors.

Through collaboration with our own institutes and centres we produce creative solutions to existing and emerging industry-applicable engineering problems.

Research is supported by state of the art facilities, including the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct.

Career opportunities:

You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories.

Programme Structure

You will join an active research community and work with academics, peers and partner organisations who have demonstrated research success in a range of specialities, including:

mechanical engineering:

aerodynamics

alternative energy technologies (e.g. solar cells)

applied heat and mass transfer

conservation and renewable energy (CARE)

combustion and fuels

computational engineering (including CAD, FEA, CFD)

dynamics and control and noise vibration harshness engine and supercharger technologies

industrial and vehicle

sports engineering

vehicle design and crashworthiness

virtual engineering and design.

manufacturing engineering:

additive manufacturing

computer-integrated manufacturing

design for manufacturing

forming and machining technology

high-speed automation

operations

polymeric and composite product development

quality management in manufacturing

robotics, laser technology.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Continuous admissions
We recommend that applicants set the commencement date on their application no earlier than two months from the submission of their EOI

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 6 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering 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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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 079833F

The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:

a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or

a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or

evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development

Tuition Fee

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International

38400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38400 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Australian/New Zealand students: Research Training Scheme (RTS) place and full exemption from tuition fees

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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