Key information Duration Full-time 36 months 3-4 years Start dates & application deadlines Starting November 2026 — Apply anytime.
Starting March 2027 — Apply anytime. Starting July 2027 — Apply anytime. Applications for research degrees without scholarship may be made at any time. Commencement of research degrees is not confined to Deakin's trimesters. Language English. TOEFL iBT: 79. IELTS: 6.5. Delivered On Campus, Blended Campus Location Geelong, Australia Disciplines General Engineering & Technology Overview About the program A full-time member of the academic staff in the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), experienced in research, will be appointed as supervisor for each student in the Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering - IISRI program at Deakin University. Associate supervisors, internal or external, will be appointed to assist the principal supervisor. Students may be required to meet certain attendance requirements and will be required to complete a thesis embodying the results of research carried out in the field of study specified at the time of enrolment. Students will be referred to prospective supervisors in order to establish a possible research project. Programme Structure Learning outcomes include: Demonstrate systematic and critical understanding in one or more specialist fields or discipline areas by planning and generating a substantial and original contribution that advances scholarship or professional practice. Demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement, adaptability, leadership, initiative, resilience and responsibility as an expert and leading practitioner or scholar. Demonstrate systematic and critical understanding in one or more specialist fields or discipline areas by planning and generating a substantial and original contribution that advances scholarship or professional practice. Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5 General requirements CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B Waurn Ponds (Geelong) To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either: a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent a masters degree (research) in a related area Fees and funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.): 45,560 AUD / year Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students.): Free If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree. Living costs Geelong, Australia: 1,000-2,000 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Scholarships Information Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Engineering - IISRI.
