The Collaborative Degree Program allows candidates to undertake their PhD at both UTS and an international partner.
Collaborative doctoral research degrees
The Collaborative Doctoral Research Degree Program supports students to pursue a PhD across two universities. PhD projects are jointly supervised by prominent academics at UTS and one of our international partnering institutions. These degrees can give you international experience and the opportunity to take advantage of UTS’s strong industry and international partner links.
As a Collaborative Doctoral Research Degree Program student, you will:
- spend a substantive portion of your degree (minimum 1 year) at each university;
- gain access to world-leading research supervision and facilities in two institutions;
- graduate with an international qualification that is recognised around the world.
You can apply to this program as a new or currently enrolled student, whether you're enrolled at UTS or a partner institution.
UTS research partner universities
UTS has established Collaborative Doctoral Research Degree Program agreements with a number of international partner universities across Asia, the Americas and Europe. Many of these agreements are with institutions that are also Key Technology Partners (KTP) of UTS.
Please email the Graduate Research School for further information on current agreements and application process.
Research students based at UTS
If your home university is UTS, please contact the Graduate Research School to discuss your collaborative research plan.
Research students based internationally
If your home university is one of UTS's international partner universities, please apply to study at UTS and include the additional documents required for a collaborative student.
Structure of a collaborative doctoral research degree
As a Collaborative Doctoral Research Degree Program student, you will spend some of your time studying at both institutions, without adding time to your degree.
The typical structure of a collaborative degree is:
- Year 1 at your home university
- Year 2 at UTS (minimum one year)
- Years 3-4 at your home university
Your plan should be summarised in your research timeline as part of your application.
More information
For more information on the UTS Collaborative Doctoral Research Degree Program, please refer to the following documents: