Study in Australia
at University of New South Wales · Sydney, New South Wales
CRICOS course code
001016F
CRICOS provider code
00098G
This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.
Duration
4 years
Tuition (whole course)
A$253,000 total
Per year
A$63,250/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) provides advanced research training for students with a keen interest in tackling complex challenges in the built and natural environments. Centred in Sydney, a major Australian engineering hub, this doctoral programme is designed for candidates wishing to contribute original knowledge to civil and environmental engineering.
This PhD programme spans four years of full-time study, which aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 10. The structure enables candidates to focus primarily on supervised research, culminating in a substantial thesis that demonstrates a significant and original contribution to the field. Coursework units may be included early in the programme, often to develop research methodology or discipline-specific expertise, but the main emphasis is on independent investigation. Students are guided by leading researchers and often engage in departmental research seminars, workshops, and scholarly activities.
The UNSW PhD offers opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas such as structural engineering, water resources, geotechnical engineering, sustainable infrastructure, environmental modelling, and waste management. Candidates strengthen advanced skills in critical analysis, project management, technical communication, data interpretation, and ethical research practice, capabilities highly valued in both industry and academic settings.
This programme suits graduates with honours degrees or master's qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, or related disciplines, who are motivated to specialise, innovate, and drive positive change. Students may benefit from UNSW’s connections to industry, government, and research organisations in Australia, supporting collaborative projects and fostering employability. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as outlined by the university and may utilise work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying. Prospective international graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), post-study work stream. For the latest details on admissions and fees, consult the official UNSW source.
It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$253,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
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