PhD (Computer Science)
Use your advanced research skills to further the growth and development of computer science.
As a computer science research candidate, you have the flexibility to pursue an individual topic, or contribute to one of our existing research areas.
Computer science candidates may be eligible for a range of scholarships including:
- Australian Postgraduate Awards - funded by the Australian Government
- PhD and Research Masters Scholarships - funded by RMIT University
- PhD scholarships in computer science and IT - funded by the School of Science
- other postgraduate research scholarships
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 at RMIT being placed in the top 200 universities in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings and joint sixth in Australia for computer science and information systems in the 2015 QS World University rankings. The Australian Research Council identified our research in Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing and Information Systems as above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reports.
There are many research collaborations with national and international institutes, centres, groups and partners, including strategic partnerships with:
- RMIT Data Analytics Lab
- Australian-India Research Centre for Automation Software Engineering (AICAUSE)
Throughout your candidature, you will be supported through:
- expert supervision
- participation in high-quality professional development programs delivered by RMIT's School of Graduate Research
- access to RMIT's extensive facilities, laboratories and equipment and those of our partners.
Campus Information
Melbourne city campus
Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the “world’s most liveable city” and is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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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
Achievement Relative to Opportunity (ARtO)
RMIT University is committed to creating inclusive culture that recognises diversity of our staff. We understand that life is multi-dimensional, and you may experience a range of professional and personal circumstances that may affect your career. As such, we implemented ‘Achievement Relative to Opportunity’ (ARtO) principles within our recruitment-related policies and processes. You may decide to activate ARtO to address the impact of personal or work circumstances on the scope of your application.
What is ARtO?
Achievement Relative to Opportunity (ARtO) is an evaluative framework in which there is a positive acknowledgement of what a staff member could or has achieved given the opportunities available to them. This framework is not about providing “special consideration” or expecting lesser standards of performance, but it assists to ensure that the overall quality and impact of achievements is given more weight than the quantity, rate or breadth of particular achievements in relation to their personal, professional and other circumstances.
ARtO framework is used for the purpose of employment-related decisions such as:
Recruitment, including internal mobility
Performance review and talent review
Career planning, including Academic Promotion
ARtO is relevant to all academic staff and academic positions throughout the employee life cycle, including recruitment, performance review/work planning, development and promotion. It acknowledges that personal circumstances are not static and enables candidates with non-linear and less traditional careers to progress their career and skill development. It also gives all employees equal opportunities to discuss their potential and achievements.
Understanding ARtO
What are the benefits of ARtO?
ARtO framework will help you manage and advance less traditional career and it positively acknowledges your work input and achievement given opportunities available to you throughout your career. It enables you to identify and focus on the quality and impact of the work you produced, rather than the quantity and rate at which it is produced.
How does ARtO work?
ARtO is based on the principle that measurement of achievement should be relative to the opportunities available to develop areas of expertise and demonstrate such achievements.
ARtO focuses on overall quality and impact of contributions and achievements over quantity, rate or breadth of particular achievements.
ARtO explicitly acknowledges that personal circumstances are not static and have a material effect on the time a staff member has for work-related activity.
ARtO maximises the application of each staff member’s unique mix of knowledge, skills and attributes to work group outcomes.
If you have any questions or require more information on how to activate ARtO at the recruitment process, we would be happy to assist. Please email the talent team on TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au.
International applicants
If you are from overseas and considering moving to Australia to work, there are plenty of online resources to assist you with your planning.
Living in Melbourne
Migrating to another country is one of the biggest decisions of your life. We recommend that you do your research. As doing research into the new town or city that you intend to live in will not only make your settlement and integration into the local community a lot smoother but can also help match your expectations with the reality of life in Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne, with a population of nearly 4 million people, is a multicultural city. It is also an easy city to navigate with a wide range of transport option, including an extensive public transport system.
Visa information
To work within Australia you will need a valid visa. Current information on migrating to Australia is available from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website. As there are many visa categories, and variations in personal circumstances, any advice should be sought from DIBP or your nearest Australian Overseas Embassy (a list of Embassies is also available from the DIBP website).
Private health insurance
Medicare is Australia's national public health insurance system. Private Health Insurance is also available from a range of providers. Staff on temporary visas are not covered by the national public health insurance scheme and must take out their own private health insurance for the duration of their appointment.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
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You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average .
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, there may be other RMIT programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program. Explore your pathway options.
Level of studyAustralian standard
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) – 10+2
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
State Boards of Education (Higher Secondary Certificate, HSC)
Bachelor degrees
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Indicative Minimum Scores for Study Level
Minimum English proficiency scores may differ between programs at the same levelRMIT Level of Study IELTS Score RMIT English Worldwide RMIT School of English and University Pathways
Hawthorn English Language Centre Monash University English Language Centre University of Technology Sydney Academic English Program (AE)
Foundation studies/Vocational studies IELTS (Academic) overall 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Upper Intermediate certificate English for University - Upper Intermediate certificate English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 with a minimum result C
Foundation studies: Monash English E5 / Upper IntermediateVocational Education (including DP003): Monash English Bridging for Diploma Part 1
Academic English Level 3 (AE3)
Associate Degree (diploma/certificate) IELTS (Academic) overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced certificate English for University – Pre Advanced certificate IELTS Preparation with a minimum result C. Monash English Bridging for Diploma Part 2 Academic English Level 4 (AE4)
Higher education (undergraduate/postgraduate) IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus certificate
English for University – Advanced certificateEnglish for University – Post Graduate Preparation
Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) with a minimum result of C Monash English Bridging for University – Standard or Advanced
Academic English Level 5 or 6 (AE5 or AE6)
Higher education (undergraduate/postgraduate) IELTS (Academic) overall 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) Not available Not available Not available
- Course Code: 079721C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
145920 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD