Overview

Throughout the Computer Science program from RMIT University 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:

data engineering and analysis

distributed systems and networking

artificial intelligence

heuristic optimisation

information retrieval and web search

software engineering

RMIT's success is demonstrated in international university rankings, with computer science and information systems at RMIT ranked #10 in Australia and in the top 200 globally per QS Rankings by Subject 2024, in the top 150 globally for ShanghaiRankings by Subject 2022 and 124th globally (top 150) for 2022 NTU World University Rankings.

Career

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

On completion, our candidates have gone on to senior positions with industry leaders including SENSIS, Seek, CSIRO and Tinder.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Quantitative Research Techniques

Qualitative Research Methods

Bioinformatics and Multi-Omics Data Analysis

Digital Technologies

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Applications are open on a continuous basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 7 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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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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at RMIT University and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS number: 079721C

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

36480 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36480 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

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

If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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