Industry PhD

Deliver leading-edge solutions, for an industry partner, that have real impact on our community, economy and environment. An Industry PhD from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) combines your professional skills with our expertise, world-class facilities and tailored research program. Together, we can face the challenge.

If you’ve worked in a corporate, government, small business or startup, and are ready to explore a different idea and contribute to social, economic or environmental good and you’re ready to develop a research-backed innovation and explore its potential, then the Industry PhD Industry PhD from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is for you. 

Key Facts 

• Explore your idea as part of a PhD, and we’ll help you to turn it into a commercial innovation or enterprise, backed by original research.

• Work and research in one – Gain first-hand experience of meeting an industry challenge by testing your research as it develops on-site.

• Be guided by experts – Get expert advice and support from your UTS and industry supervisors who are committed to guiding your research.

• Make an impact from the start – Your research output can be a portfolio of research-led outputs that you have produced for your industry partner throughout your degree.

• Tailor your PhD program – Get access to the training, skills, facilities and networks you need from the start by designing your program with your supervisors and faculty.

• Work closely with your supervisor to develop a research program tailored to your interests which may include discipline-specific training, research skill uplift or industry placements.