BITS-RMIT PhD Program

Transform your future with a transnational joint PhD from two leading universities – start your research at BITS, then undertake up to one year of your candidature in a scholarship-funded position at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia. 

Apply for the BITS-RMIT PhD Program

The BITS-RMIT PhD Program is a unique transnational program that allows you to obtain a joint PhD from two leading universities BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) and RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology).

This PhD program is designed specifically for Indian students.

As part of this program, students will receive a generous scholarship with nominal tuition fees from BITS, plus a full RMIT tuition fee scholarship, and stipend for the duration of your time in Melbourne (up to one year) and return flights to Melbourne.

You will have the opportunity to develop your research skills, network with renowned academics, access cutting edge facilities and gain hands-on experience conducting original research across:

  • Business
  • Science
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science and IT
  • Mathematics
  • Health
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Design

 

PhD Program duration and fees

What makes the BITS-RMIT PhD Program unique?

A joint PhD from two leading universities

Acquire an internationally recognised qualification from an Indian Institute of Eminence University and a top Australian university

Generous scholarships

Receive a full RMIT tuition fee scholarship for the duration of your enrolment and a generous scholarship with nominal tuition fees from BITS (see costs, fees and scholarships below)

Experience two global universities

Benefit from the combined expertise of two leading universities, be jointly supervised by faculty from BITS and RMIT and access world-class research facilities in both India and Melbourne

Explore Australia

Travel to Australia for up to one year of your candidature and be supported by an Australian stipend for the duration of your time in Melbourne (see costs, fees and scholarships)

Minimum qualification requirements

Ensure you meet the requirements specified below before applying. Applications that do not provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements will not progress further.

  • Master’s degree (MTech/ME/MPharm/MBA/MPhil, or equivalent with aggregate percentage of 65% or equivalent)*
  • GATE Score OR a high score in UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE**

* Where degree certificate or final year transcripts are not yet available, applicants may upload the previous semester / year transcripts

**Candidates without a valid GATE/ UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE score can be considered if they have undertaken GATE in the last five years AND/OR have a minimum of two years professional work experience, AND if they meet all other eligibility requirements. Where applicants wish to use the option of providing 2 years professional work experience as evidence – please include evidence within your uploaded documents

 

Apply now

Applications open now for the July 2024 intake.

 

How to apply for the PhD program