PhD in Engineering (Integrated)
Undertake important and innovative engineering projects, with additional research support. Our integrated program provides an alternative path to a PhD in Engineering.
PhD in Engineering integrated program
If your study so far hasn’t been research-based, this doctoral program provides intensive tuition for the first year. On passing the first-year components with a 70% average, you’ll begin an original thesis, graduating within the standard timeframe.
VU is one of Australia’s top engineering-research universities. In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia results we were rated ‘above world standard' in engineering.
We offer diverse research opportunities in process engineering, telecommunications, water systems, electrical systems, structural engineering, and other important areas.
Undertake a PhD in one of the following disciplines:
- chemical engineering
- civil engineering
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering.
Our research institutes, industry collaborations and world-class facilities ensure your research is innovative and relevant, and that you are prepared for a top engineering career.
Campus Information
Footscray Park
Footscray Park Campus is next to parklands along the Maribyrnong River, a short walk from Footscray Station. Footscray is one of Melbourne’s multicultural hubs, only 10 minutes by train from the city. The campus has restaurants and cafes, learning commons, world-class sports science facilities, a bookshop, and a pool and gym. It hosts many of our degree and postgraduate courses, including in business, sport, youth and community work, science, engineering and education.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
A PhD will help you find important work in the following areas:
- industry research, design or management
- government policy
- university research.
Career options include:
- power generation, transmission, distribution, management and control (particularly Smart or alternative energy)
- managing, designing and developing telecommunication network systems
- microelectronic and electronic design
- water-related work for government organisations and private firms
- processing design for the food industry
- mechanical design for construction and safety.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree with thesis;
or - admissible bachelor degree Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree certificate) of first Division with Distinction (70%).
English Language Requirement
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Achieved an IELTS (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6) or equivalent and completed a qualification at AQF level 8 or above, typically in a cognate discipline (including a qualification without minor thesis), with Honours or its equivalent at a high standard.
- Course Code: 088585J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
136800 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 75 AUD