Why study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)?

Our PhD program allows you to complete extensive, independent research (100,000 words). The Monash PhD has an international reputation for excellence and relevance, with quality supervision at the heart of our success.

As a doctoral candidate, you will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Under their guidance, you will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research.

Areas of study

The PhD program in the School of Engineering must be undertaken in one of the following principal areas of research:

• chemical engineering
• electrical and computer systems engineering
• mechanical engineering
• mechatronics engineering.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

To apply for the PhD program in the School of Engineering, you must have completed a:

• Master of Engineering by research from a recognised tertiary institution, with minimum grade, equivalent to H2A, or
• four-year Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from a recognised tertiary institution with minimum grade, equivalent to H2A.

Throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision