Become world-ready, from wherever you are in the world

If your research is based internationally but you want access to UTS’s world-leading researchers and reputation, you’ve been required to complete a PhD for your career but you don’t want to relocate, or you want to expand your global networks to create real-world research impact, the PhD by distance mode might be right for you. 

A UTS PhD by distance mode empowers you to develop your future as a researcher in a global context – without applying for a visa or subletting your apartment.

What you can expect

  • full enrolment as a PhD student at UTS
  • supervision and mentorship from a panel of experts
  • administrative support and guidance from your faculty
  • PhD from a Top 100 global university
  • access to UTS online facilities and resources
  • high-quality research training and professional skills development.

Study requirements

The study expectations of students completing a PhD remotely are the same as on-campus students. This means that you will:

  • need to meet the same admissions requirements, including English-language proficiency
  • be supported by a panel of supervisors
  • complete any mandatory coursework
  • go through the same candidature stage assessments as other PhDs from your faculty
  • be subject to the same student rules that govern PhD study at UTS
  • have the same expected timelines for your study as other PhD students
  • be liable for the same course fees as other international students unless you are assessed as eligible for a tuition fee scholarship.

Support and development

As a fully-enrolled UTS student, you’ll have access to a variety of forms of support for your research, your professional development as a researcher, and your own health and wellbeing, including:

Find more information about the support available to you as a distance mode PhD student (PDF, 0.8MB).  Please note that not all benefits available to on-campus students exist in digital form or translate to distance study.

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