Out of the prestigious Group of Eight, Monash is the only university to have a dedicated IT faculty.We’re also rated ‘Above world standard’ across all categories in Information and Computing Sciences, ranked five out of five for AI and Image Processing** and we’re home to the largest group of data scientists of any research institution in the southern hemisphere.

We offer many generous scholarships to domestic and international candidates, and are open to self-funded ones. We also have dedicated options for women in IT, low socio-economic status and other underrepresented groups, as well as funding for Indigenous Australian students. Every research initiative is eligible – and we automatically put you forward for potential scholarships. Our faculty also covers overseas health cover and allocates living stipends to PhD students studying in Australia. The funds can be used for travel, fieldwork, data collection, specialised training and equipment.

A destination of choice for graduate research, all our exceptional PhD candidates undertake innovative social good projects while collaborating with world-class specialists. Pioneers in AI, data science, cybersecurity, digital health, software systems and human-centred computing.Our students also enjoy access to cutting-edge facilities, such as our studios in the Woodside Building for Technology and Design, as well as a worldwide network of international and academic partners. So if you’re looking to engage in rewarding research that’s having a positive global impact – apply for a PhD with Monash IT today.

* 2017-2019 Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities
** 2018-2019 State of Australian University Research: ERA National Report