Study in Australia
at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria
CRICOS course code
079818E
CRICOS provider code
00122A
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$184,320 total
Per year
A$46,080/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering) at RMIT University is a research-focused degree set in Melbourne, building advanced expertise in environmental engineering. Over a typical period of four years, candidates undertake original research under supervision, contributing new understanding to issues such as water management, waste treatment, air pollution, and sustainable infrastructure. Research topics may involve laboratory investigations, modelling, fieldwork, and engagement with Australian industry or government bodies.
This PhD is structured around a major independent research project, culminating in the submission and examination of a doctoral thesis. Most work is self-directed, but doctoral candidates also take part in seminars, research skills workshops, and peer discussion groups. While coursework is not the main focus, candidates may choose units offered by the university to support their research and professional development, each worth a specified number of credit points if approved by their supervisor.
Students develop advanced skills in problem-solving, project management, critical analysis, and academic communication, key for high-level roles in research, consulting, and policy. Many undertake parts of their research in collaboration with Australian industry or environmental agencies, offering practical experience and networking opportunities. The course is suitable for those seeking to become independent researchers or specialists in environmental engineering, either in academia, government, or the private sector. English language proficiency is required; applicants should confirm the exact requirement for this doctoral programme on the RMIT site.
As a student at RMIT, you benefit from living and working in Melbourne, with access to research facilities and links to local and national environmental engineering employers. Full-time international students are often eligible for work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight and may apply for further work rights in Australia after graduation through the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Always confirm entry requirements and arrangements with the university to ensure eligibility and up-to-date information.
It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$184,320 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
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