Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Engineering and Aviation at RMIT University in Australia, STEM College
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Engineering and Aviation

Australia

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What will I learn?

Join an active research community, collaborating on the future of aerospace engineering and aviation. RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. RMIT projects are heavily based on industry needs and we are currently working with leading organisations including Boeing, Airbus, the Federal Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Royal Australian Air Force. You are encouraged to participate in activities offered with the university, college and school according to your needs and interests. This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis by publication or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisor/s. You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories.

Which department am I in?

STEM College

CRICOS

079831G

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$42,240.00 (US$ 27,837) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Bundoora Campus

Plenty Road,

Bundoora,

Victoria,

3083, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$42,240.00 (US$ 27,837) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Melbourne City Campus

124 La Trobe Street,

Melbourne,

Victoria,

3000, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year. A master's degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average; A master's degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average;Evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About RMIT University

RMIT is among the top international universities in the world, renowned for hands-on learning, innovative curricula and applied research.

  • RMIT is based in the heart of Melbourne City
  • Houses some of the world’s best practical facilities
  • Among the world’s top 120 universities (QS WRU 2027)
  • Specialises in industry-based and hands-on learning

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