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Information Technology

Doctorate/PhD

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. Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.

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Course Details

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

Information about fees

Course Handbook

Prior to applying, prospective candidates should contact the relevant supervisors to explore possible research topics. A PhD in IT requires you to complete a research thesis of up to 80,000 words (or alternative approved outputs). Areas for research cover the whole information technology spectrum from engineering to social science. Key strengths are in:

  • Computing science
  • Software engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Information and knowledge management.

In appropriate circumstances, enrolment for a master's degree by research may be converted into enrolment for a PhD.

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 can be accepted at anytime.

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$54,400

Other costs and fees

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

CRICOS code: 041045C