encourages high-level investigation and the advancement of knowledge through independent dissertation work.
Key Facts
A specialized aeronautics component complements doctoral studies through training shared with participants from multiple disciplines. This experience strengthens the ability to address challenges associated with aviation, aerospace, and space contexts while fostering collaboration across diverse areas of expertise. Graduates develop strong analytical, investigative, and communication capabilities that support careers in universities, specialized healthcare settings, industrial organizations, and research laboratories.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Studies
- Bioscience
- Societal Impact
- Vision Science
- Aeronautics
- Aviation
- Aerospace
- Space Systems
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: 90
PTE Academic: 63
IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
The program is open to students holding an MSc degree (or equivalent), which included a substantial research thesis in an area relevant to the proposed program in Vision Science.
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.
14,918 AUD / year
≈ 14,792 CAD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
4,635 AUD / year
≈ 4,596 CAD / year
Living costs
Waterloo
Canada
817-1,459 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Vision Science - Aeronautics.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- DFL Scholarship Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Need-based — Daughters for Life Foundation
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant: 12500 USD — Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 — Need-based — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — Grant: 50000 CAD — Deadline: Not specified — Canadian Government
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — Grant: 7000 CAD — Deadline: 18 Nov 2026 — Merit-based — Canadian Government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Monthly Scholarship Series — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: Anytime — MPOWER Financing
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Grant: 12500 USD — Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 — The International Peace Scholarship Fund
- Niara Scholarships — Grant: 500 CAD — Deadline: Anytime — Merit-based — Niara
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Canadian Government
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — Grant: 25000 USD — Deadline: 10 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Government Of Canada
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — Grant: 100000 CAD — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant: 5000 USD — Deadline: Not specified — FHE Health
