PhDComputer Science

Doctor of Philosophy, School of Computing

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy, School of Computing is a doctoral research program at the Australian National University in Canberra, taken over 4 years full-time (192 Units). Graduates are expected to critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.

Fees & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$58,500
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 2 parts

  • The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100
  • 000 words on an approved topic
  • Completion of a standard program for a Doctor of Philosophy requires a minimum of 96 units and a maximum of 192 units of enrolment in the research component

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program you should have completed a relevant four-year undergraduate degree from an eligible university, or a postgraduate qualification with a significant research thesis component. There must be a supervisor within the ANU School of Computing who is available and willing to supervise your research, and you must have identified a research project. Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy degree at ANU requires: 1. An Australian Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours - Upper (First Class Honours is often required) or its international equivalent, or 2. Another degree with a significant research/thesis component that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1), or 3. A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1). All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students . You may be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate that you have significant research experience and a background equivalent to these qualifications. The ANU School of Computing x encourages prospective students to take a self assessment test to determine their suitability for admission/scholarship before completing the pre-application process . If you think you might qualify, you can also check out our guide on how to apply .

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