PhD in Engineering in Australia

32 phd programmes in engineering at 7 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,576 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 30,269 USD and 36,707 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Information Technology Monash University, Caulfield PhD 35,471 USD
PhD in Science (Joint award IITB-Monash) Monash University, Clayton PhD 36,905 USD
PhD in Veterinary Medical Science Murdoch College PhD 24,956 USD
PhD in Engineering Monash University, Clayton PhD 38,123 USD
PhD in Engineering (Industry) Monash University, Clayton PhD 38,123 USD
PhD in Science (Joint award Monash - Bath) Monash University, Clayton PhD 36,116 USD
PhD in Information Technology Murdoch College PhD 22,358 USD
PhD in Information Technology Monash University, Clayton PhD 35,471 USD
PhD in Science Monash University, Clayton PhD 36,905 USD
PhD in Science (Joint award Monash-Bayreuth) Monash University, Clayton PhD 36,905 USD
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) University of Wollongong PhD 34,293 USD
PhD in Science (Joint PhD with University of Warwick) Monash University, Clayton PhD 36,905 USD
PhD in Science (Joint award Monash - Leipzig) Monash University, Clayton PhD 36,905 USD
Doctor Of Philosophy Phd Thesis Science University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD —
PhD (Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 30,269 USD
PhD (Computer Science) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 27,517 USD
Doctor Of Philosophy Phd Thesis Engineering University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo PhD —
PhD (Chemical Engineering) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 30,269 USD
PhD (Biomedical Engineering) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 30,269 USD
PhD (Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 30,269 USD
PhD (Computer Science) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 27,517 USD
PhD (Chemical Engineering) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 30,269 USD
PhD (Aerospace Engineering and Aviation) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 30,269 USD
PhD (Biomedical Engineering) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 30,269 USD

Specialisations within engineering

Science 11 Engineering 7 Technology 4 Computer Science 3 Biomedical Engineering 2 Chemical Engineering 2 Aerospace Engineering 1 Civil Engineering 1 Software Engineering 1

Universities for engineering in Australia

PhD in Engineering in Australia: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in Australia?
32 engineering phd programmes at 7 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a engineering degree in Australia cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in engineering in Australia is 31,576 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 30,269 USD and 36,707 USD per year.
Can I study engineering in Australia in English?
Yes — 100% of the engineering programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (32 of 32).

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