Shanghai Jiao Tong University - University of New South Wales (Sydney) Joint PhD Program

1. Introduction to UNSW Sydney

The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), established in 1949, is a leading Australian public research university and a member of:

• Group of Eight Australia
• APRU (Association of Pacific Rim Universities)
• GlobalTech Alliance
• Universitas 21

Academic Strengths:

• Engineering & Computer Science: Hosts Australia’s largest engineering faculty, featuring the Quantum Computing and Communications Technology Laboratory and the nation’s largest power electronics research facility.
• Defence Education: Home to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), earning its reputation as a hub for strategic studies.

Campus & Community:

• Location: Main campus in Sydney, Australia.
• Student Body: 63,232 students and 7,230 faculty/staff.

Top-Ranked Disciplines:
Mining Engineering | Civil Engineering | Petroleum Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Computer Science | Law | Accounting & Finance | Economics & Econometrics | Sports Management | Anthropology | Media Studies | Social Policy & Management | Statistics & Operations Research | Sociology | Education | Political Science | Hospitality & Tourism Management | Environmental Science | Earth & Marine Sciences | Geophysics | Materials Science | Geography | Mathematics | Chemistry | Physics | Psychology | Medicine | Anatomy & Physiology | Pharmacy & Pharmacology | Biological Sciences | Architecture | English Literature | History | Philosophy | Art & Design | Modern Languages | Linguistics

II. Program Overview

This jointly conferred PhD program awards a single doctoral degree co-signed by both universities upon fulfilling academic requirements.

Key Features:

• Dual Registration: Mandatory enrollment at both institutions.
• Residency Requirement: Minimum 12 months of full-time study at each university.
• Governance:
  • Joint Program Candidate Agreement: Defines research timelines, supervision arrangements, and academic milestones.
  • Annual Review: Performance evaluation by both institutions.
• Exit Pathway: Candidates failing joint program assessments may revert to their home university’s standard PhD program.

III. Research Focus Areas

Collaborative disciplines include:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• New Energy Technologies
• Materials Science
• Electronic Information & Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Economics & Management
• Law

IV. Admission Requirements

1. Academic Qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
2. Language Proficiency: Meets both universities’ requirements (varies by school).
3. Application Window: Open to PhD candidates no later than their first year of enrollment.

V. Application Process

1. Submission:
   • Home university (SJTU or UNSW) coordinates applications, typically March-May annually (see graduate school announcements).
2. Evaluation:
   • Joint assessment of supervisor availability, research alignment, and resource capacity.
3. Final Approval:
   • Both institutions reserve the right to finalize candidate selection.

VI. Financial Arrangements

1. Tuition:
   • Paid only to the home institution (covers study periods at both universities).
   • No tuition fees to the host institution.
2. Student Responsibilities:
   • Round-trip travel
   • Accommodation & meals
   • Host university-recommended health insurance
   • Administrative fees (if applicable)
   • Books, supplies, and personal expenses
   • Miscellaneous debts/costs incurred during the program

Program terms are governed by the SJTU-UNSW Joint PhD Agreement. Policies subject to bilateral review.