PhD by Distance

Become world-ready, from wherever you are in the world, with a UTS PhD by distance mode.

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—all 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 PhD by distance mode students 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.

Find out more:
Distance mode is available for international students. Read all admissions requirements →
There are scholarships that can help with fees. Find out more about the costs of a PhD by distance →
Ready for the next steps? Explore the application process → 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.