OpenFieldUQ PhD in Information Technology & Electrical Engineering
Comprehensive 3.5 to 4 year doctoral research degree exploring artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, computer vision, and advanced electrical systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours or Master's degree in IT, CS, or electrical engineering with significant research thesis.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research writing ability and prior technical publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded doctoral position providing AUD $35,000/year tax-free stipend, full tuition fee remission, and project consumables funding
- Application fee
- AUD $100 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered via UQ tuition fee offset scholarship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Primary international scholarship deadline for mid-year entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Queensland documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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