Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Signal Processing in Australia
Positions in signal processing in australia
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Universities with open positions in signal processing in Australia include University of New South Wales and University of Newcastle.
University of New South Wales
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3 days ago
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Scientia PhD Scholarship Opportunity at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Professor Mahbub Hassan is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for the project Wearable AI for Intelligent Listening . The research sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, wearable computing, machine learning, signal processing, and intelligent hearing assistance. The successful candidate will join an experienced supervisory and research environment at UNSW Sydney, with opportunities for int...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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3 days ago
University of Newcastle
Australia
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6 months ago
This PhD scholarship at the University of Newcastle offers an exciting opportunity to develop advanced stealth communication technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military applications. The project, titled Stealth Integrated Sensing and Communications (Stealth-ISAC), aims to enable UAVs to coordinate and sense their environment without revealing their presence to adversaries. This research is highly relevant given the increasing deployment of UAVs in modern warfare, as seen in the ...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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6 months ago
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University of New South Wales
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PhD opportunity at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in the Sydney Vascular Modelling Group with Assoc Prof Susann Beier . This project focuses on translating cardiovascular digital health innovation from a research prototype to clinical trial readiness . The work sits at the intersection of biomedical engineering , cardiovascular risk assessment , artificial intelligence , computer vision , mechanical engineering , software engineering , and health technology evaluation . The succ...
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Swinburne University of Technology
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3 weeks ago
PhD scholarship opportunity at Swinburne University of Technology for research in multimodal imaging for epilepsy surgery assessment . The project is based at the Hawthorn campus in Melbourne, Australia, within the Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences. This PhD focuses on improving the localisation of epileptogenic brain regions and refining non-invasive methods for identifying suitable epilepsy surgery candidates. The research is linked to an NHMRC Ideas Grant and involves advanced neuro...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
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University of New South Wales
Top university
Australia
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3 days ago
Top university
Scientia PhD Scholarship Opportunity at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Professor Mahbub Hassan is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for the project Wearable AI for Intelligent Listening . The research sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, wearable computing, machine learning, signal processing, and intelligent hearing assistance. The successful candidate will join an experienced supervisory and research environment at UNSW Sydney, with opportunities for int...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
+2 more
3 days ago
Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Sydney
Australia
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Griffith University
Australia
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.