How to Do a PhD in Electrical Engineering in Australia: Admission, Fees & Scope

PhD in Electrical Engineering in Australia is especially beneficial for individuals who want to pursue advanced research in the areas including power systems, renewable energy, robotics, signal processing and much more.  

The course duration is 3-6 years requiring a master’s degree in an Electrical/ Electronics/ Communication/ Power Systems or related field. Usually, individuals are selected based on Academic Merit and no entrance exams are held. One needs to give an exam for English like IELTS or TOEFL.  

The average tuition fee in Australia for PhD in Electrical Engineering is AUD 35,000 – AUD 48,000, depending on the university. Some scholarships are also provided by the government and universities of Australia. 

• Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 

• University Specific Scholarships (Melbourne Research Scholarship, UNSW Scientia Program or Monash Graduate Scholarship Programme) 

• Government or Industrial funded projects in renewable energy, AI, smart grids, etc.  

After completing the Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, an individual can pursue a wide variety of career opportunities and has an abundance of scope as discussed below: 

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• Industrial Careers in Power and Energy Sector, Electronics and Semiconductor industries, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Intelligence and IoT applications and much more.