Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.

This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.

As a graduate research student at Monash, you’ll explore your discipline on an advanced level and learn how to apply your new knowledge to real problems. You’ll have access to world-class research facilities and equipment, on top of great academic support, so that you too can devise innovative solutions to global challenges.

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Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training, qualifications and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. In all cases, the qualifications described below are expected to be equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework levels and standards.

In considering applicants' qualifications from international institutions, the Graduate Research Committee (GRC) will consider a range of qualifications, publications, experience and demonstrated research capacity.

Standard entry

The minimum academic qualification requirements for admission into a PhD or doctoral course are:

A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or
A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of honours equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or
A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the GRC (or delegate).

Please refer to the Admission criteria for more details.

Application process

Admission
Please refer to the Entry Requirements listed above or visit this page for further information on admission criteria for graduate research degrees.
Enquiries
For further information, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office (MUMGRO) at mum.gro@monash.edu
Scholarships
To explore our range of scholarships, please click here.
Graduate research degrees involve the independent investigation of a research problem formulated by students in consultation with their supervisors. Potential supervisors can be viewed using this link.
Submit your application here. To check the application requirements, take a look at our application submission guide. When you submit your application, you can select your intended Monash University Malaysia scholarship. Discover available scholarship opportunities here.

Once you’ve submitted your application, it will be reviewed and you will be notified via email of the outcome. Please allow 4-8 weeks for your application to be processed. If you are offered a place at Monash University Malaysia, your letter of offer will explain the enrolment process.

For further information and clarifications, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office at mum.gro@monash.edu.

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For further information and clarifications, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office at mum.gro@monash.edu