OpenFieldUNSW PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
Doctoral research program inside Australia's top-ranked engineering faculty, offering world-class research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, database systems, and operating 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 in 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 $37,684/year tax-free stipend, full tuition fee remission, and project consumables funding
- Application fee
- AUD $125 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered via UNSW tuition fee offset scholarship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027 (Primary international scholarship deadline for mid-year entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official UNSW Sydney documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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