Doctoral Degree

Joint Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)

Taught by University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Length: 208 weeks (about 4 years)As registered
Tuition for the whole course: Not stated
Other fees: Not stated
Total cost of the course: Not stated
Level: Doctoral Degree
Field of education: Architecture and Urban Environment
Work placement: None registered
Register code: 107401ECRICOS course code: it should match your offer letter

Read from the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education (CC BY 2.5 AU), edition of 1 September 2026.

Before you rely on these figures. They are what the provider registered with the government for the whole course, in Australian dollars. Fees change from year to year, and the amount on your written offer is the one that counts. They do not include living costs, health cover or the visa.

About University of Sydney All its courses Check the official register

The rest of the cost of studying in Australia

Living costs a month: AUD 1,700 to 3,300
Money to show for the visa: AUD 29,710For one year
Student visa fee: AUD 2,500
Work during term: 24 hours a week

From our guide to studying in Australia, each figure from an official source, checked 24 September 2026.

What next?

1Architecture and built environment courses in AustraliaEverything on the register in this field 2What a year really costsTuition, living costs and the visa, in your currency 3Scholarships to study hereGovernment schemes open to your nationality