Key information
- Duration: Full-time 48 months; Part-time 96 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting July 2027 – Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting January 2028 – Apply before Jun 2027
- Language: English (TOEFL iBT 79 / PTE Academic 58 / IELTS 6.5)
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Sydney, Australia
- Disciplines: Industrial & Systems Engineering
Overview
The Industry course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is for industry professionals who want to tackle a grand challenge in their field, learn to scan horizons for future disruptions and build competitive advantage in their sector.
Work & research in one
Gain first-hand experience of meeting an industry challenge by testing your research as it develops on-site.
Be guided by experts
Become world-ready, from wherever you are in the world.
Make an impact from the start
Your research output can be a portfolio of research-led outputs that you have produced for your industry partner throughout your degree.
Tailor your PhD programme
Get access to the training, skills, facilities and networks you need from the start by designing your programme with your supervisors and faculty.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
CRICOS Provider No: 00099F
To be eligible for a PhD you must have either:
- a Masters by Research degree
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (division 1)
- an equivalent or higher qualification, or
- other evidence of experience or qualifications that demonstrate your ability to successfully pursue graduate research.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees: See programme website.
Living costs in Sydney: 1,882–3,547 AUD / month
Scholarships are available. See programme website for details.

