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Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) is a research doctorate centred on producing a thesis that makes a substantial, original contribution to knowledge. You’ll work closely with academic supervisors and can tailor your project within major engineering research strengths such as complex systems, data science, energy, environment, infrastructure, IoT and robotics. Limited coursework may support your research where relevant. This is a PhD / Doctoral programme in Engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates develop advanced research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities through an independent thesis in engineering. Career pathways commonly include academia and university research, roles in government or industry R&D, specialist engineering consulting, and technical leadership in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, robotics, data-driven engineering and emerging technologies. Outcomes depend on the research topic and industry engagement during candidature. This is a PhD / Doctoral qualification in Engineering.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$58,400 per year

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Information

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4 years

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January, March, July, October

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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RPPHDENG2000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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