Doctor of Philosophy
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Monash University has a proud tradition of research excellence, and is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education. By undertaking your graduate studies at Monash, you will have the opportunity to be part of our stimulating, supportive and professional research environment. Information Technology research has a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus and multi-national approach, providing Monash with a unique capacity to reach further and deeper than any other institution in Australia. We are internationally recognised for our research strengths in computational biology, IT for resilient communities, machine learning, and modelling, optimisation and visualisation. A PhD in IT consists of extensive, independent research on an agreed chosen topic, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors. A range of staff and services will be available to support you throughout your degree to enable you to be job-ready and make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 041045C
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Course overview
Monash University has a proud tradition of research excellence, and is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education. By undertaking your graduate studies at Monash, you will have the opportunity to be part of our stimulating, supportive and professional research environment. Information Technology research has a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus and multi-national approach, providing Monash with a unique capacity to reach further and deeper than any other institution in Australia. We are internationally recognised for our research strengths in computational biology, IT for resilient communities, machine learning, and modelling, optimisation and visualisation. A PhD in IT consists of extensive, independent research on an agreed chosen topic, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors. A range of staff and services will be available to support you throughout your degree to enable you to be job-ready and make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Monash University – Home University All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. If Monash is to be your host institution, please speak with your preferred home institution about their application process. 2. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue their proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. 3. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Monash University – Home University All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. If Monash is to be your host institution, please speak with your preferred home institution about their application process. 2. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue their proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. 3. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant discipline and research component; H2A-equivalent standard for doctoral entry or H2B/65+ for research master's entry; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Other | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Caulfield | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Clayton | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Caulfield | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Caulfield | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Other | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Other | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Clayton | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Clayton | — | — | $59,495per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Other
VIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophymonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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- 2027 International Undergraduate Course GuideOfficial source
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