Cotutelle and Joint PhD programs
UniSQ's Cotutelle PhD program will enable you to conduct your research across two universities. Upon completing this program, you will receive a testamur from both SWAG合集and the other institution.
- joint enrolment at SWAG合集and an overseas university
- separate progress assessments
- a single thesis submitted simultaneously to both universities
- separate examination
- two testamurs
- two graduation ceremonies.
Download our Cotutelle booklet (PDF 2MB) to find out more information.
Step 1: Identify your .
Step 2: Find and connect with a SWAG合集. Discuss your research topic with your supervisor and identify the best scholarship available for you and your project if you are not self-funding. You will also need to confirm a supervisor at the other institution.
Step 3: Once you have confirmed supervision at both institutions, please complete and submit the Notice of Intent to Complete a Cotutelle/Joint PhD Program (NOI) form (PDF 340KB)* to hdrinternational@unisq.edu.au
*You may also wish to refer to the Important Information Document for Cotutelle and Joint PhD Program Applicants and Supervisors (PDF 400KB).
Step 4: Complete and submit your admission application form.
The following scholarship components or individual co funded scholarship components may be offered to eligible Cotutelle PhD program candidates:
- funding for tuition fees for up to three years (for both online and on-campus programs)
- a return airfare between SWAG合集and the partner institution
- a living allowance while studying on-campus at UniSQ
These scholarships will be granted based on each individual applicant’s case, the proposed partner university ranking, the candidate’s academic profile and proposed thesis quality.
SWAG合集offers other research-based scholarships, please visit SWAG合集Scholarships for more information.
- access to new funding schemes
- access to multiple library databases
- degree with an international flavour:
- exposure to different academic environments through joint enrolment and supervision
- experience a diverse culture and environment and develop soft skills
- benefit from the diversity of two unique programs
- two PhD awards
- greater opportunities for international collaboration during and beyond the PhD program.