Engineering (Industry) - E8011

Engineering (Industry)

Doctorate/PhD

The Industry Doctoral Program (IDP) is an industry-led PhD of which the scope, project and research focus are determined by the organisation sponsor. This allows business to explore new ideas, and opportunities with the goal of developing a competitive advantage. This is supported through expert academic supervision, world leading facilities and access to some of Australia's leading talent.

This innovative program provides the next generation of researchers with the skills to work at the interface of academia and industry. This program stands distinct through its portfolio-based approach, industry-scoped and led projects, time a student spends in industry, and the examinable component. Students are expected to spend a substantial part of their candidature embedded with the industry partner to deliver world-class, impactful research that benefits industry, the economy and broader society.

At a glance

Course Details

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See locations for this course on the current Handbook.
Duration
  • 3 - 4 years (full time)
  • 6 - 8 years (part time)
Start date
 Throughout the year
Qualification
 Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

A PhD (Industry) in engineering requires you to complete a portfolio and an innovation report (exegesis) of between 30,000 and 50,000 words. The PhD program may be undertaken in the principal areas of research, including:

  • Chemical and Biological engineering
  • Civil and environmental engineering
  • Electrical and computer systems engineering
  • Materials Science and engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace engineering

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

Qualifications

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.

English entry requirements

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University.

Detailed information on our English language proficiency requirements is available here.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Making the application

Future students

Applications for this course are submitted via the My.App portal.

Fees

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$59,600

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.

CRICOS code: 108333D