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The University of Sydney (UniSyd)

Camperdown , New South Wales ,Australia

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program involves preparing a thesis that will make a substantial and original contribution to the specific subject area.

The Faculty of Engineering focuses on multidisciplinary research centered on various key themes:

complex systems;

  • data science and computer engineering;
  • energy, resources and the environment;
  • food products, process and supply chain;
  • healthcare engineering;
  • infrastructure and transport;
  • internet of things; and
  • robotics and intelligent systems.

This degree is awarded if your thesis is considered to be a substantial and original contribution to the subject concerned.

Research areas
PhD candidates at the Faculty of Engineering may undertake research in one of the following disciplines:

aerospace engineering, mechanical and mechatronic engineering;
biomedical engineering;
chemical and biomolecular engineering; 
civil engineering; 
electrical and information engineering; and
computer science.

Campus Information

Camperdown/Darlington

Our biggest campus is 72 hectares of state-of-the-art teaching and learning technology, including six libraries, art galleries, historical museums, perfectly manicured lawns, and the following faculties and schools:

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

COE Process
5 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our Careers and Employability Office, dedicated to business students, offers a range of opportunities to explore your career options, plan your career, develop your skills, and network with recruiters and employers.

Our Careers and Employability Office offers a specialised career service to students across all of our degree programs. We are committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations and equipping you with the skills to thrive in your career.

Our career services will help you:

  • plan your career
  • develop your career decision making skills
  • tailor your resume and job applications
  • engage in experiential recruitment activities such as mock interviews and assessment centres
  • connect with top graduate recruiters and corporate partners through our programs.

We also offer the award-winning free Job Smart program, which enables international students to gain the skills and professional experience to gain employment when they graduate.

Business School students who engage early with career exploration, professional skill development and industry connections are best equipped to make their mark in today's complex and changing professional world.

Getting career ready with the Careers and Employability Office
Students explain how the Careers and Employability Office can help you get career ready throughout your studies.

Start planning your career now
We recommend that you begin your career-planning journey before you enrol and start your degree. Visit the below resources to discover your career options and help you choose the right subjects. 

Graduate Careers Australia provide detailed careers information and profiles across most areas including accounting, consultancy, government, human resources, IT, marketing, and international relations.
MyFuture assists school leavers with exploring career opportunities and different industries. Visit MyFuture to help you narrow down which majors you wish to study at the Business School.
Visit the Careers and Employabilty Office once you enrol. We’re located in the Careers and Student Experience Lounge, Basement Level, Abercrombie Building.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 or 3 years of Post Study Work Visa Opportunities

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in an area related to your proposed research:

bachelor's degree with first class honours (or equivalent), 
master's degree by research, 
master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project with a minimum overall distinction average. 
an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability.
Applicants who do not meet these admission requirements may be issued an offer of a place in the Master of Philosophy (Engineering & IT).

Transfer from Master of Philosophy (Engineering & IT)

Outstanding candidates who successfully complete up to one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the University of Sydney's Master of Philosophy (Engineering & IT) may apply for transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) and receive credit for work completed:

with approval from the Supervisor and School,
meeting all Higher Degree by Research progression requirements,
providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis.

TOEFL - IBT score - A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

IELTS score - A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - PBT score -  A minimum result of 565 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing

Pearsons Test of English -  A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

  • Course Code: 000703B
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
  • Duration: 03 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 153000 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: 150 AUD
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