Apply for one of 50 fully funded PhD scholarships

Apply for one of 50 fully funded PhD scholarships

  • 08/12/2026 - 09/12/2026
  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm
  • Saigon South campus: Tuesday 08 Dec 2026; Hanoi campus: Wednesday 09 Dec 2026
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Join a PhD Information Session to prepare for our February 2027 application opening.

RMIT has ranked joint 119th globally*, up 87 places in five years, reflecting our growing research reputation and industry-connected education.

*QS World University Ranking 2027

What's new

From February 2027, scholarships are awarded through a dedicated scholarship round with fixed dates. Places are limited, so these sessions are the best way to get your applications ready.

50 scholarships available across all PhD programs

  • Tuition fee waiver for 4 years
  • Stipend of about 14 million VND per month (170 million VND per year) for 3.5 years
  • No work requirement. The stipend is financial support for you, so you can focus on your research
  • Tax-free, because the stipend is a scholarship
  • Annual indexation, so your stipend increases every year to keep pace with inflation

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What to expect at the information session

Understand how to apply

Learn about the admission and scholarship requirements, the new application process, and the key deadlines.

Get advice from HDR supervisors

Connect with Higher Degree Research (HDR) supervisors and get advice on how to:

  • Shape your research project idea
  • Develop a research proposal
  • Know what supervisors look for in an applicant

Insight from our schools

Gain insights into research activities and opportunities from our schools:

  • The Business School (TBS)
  • School of Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET)
  • School of Communication & Design (SCD)
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Explore more than 20 PhD programs

  • STEM College: engineering, computer science, geospatial sciences, food science, psychology, and health and medical sciences
  • College of Business and Law (COBL): accounting, business information systems, supply chain and logistics, economics, finance and marketing, management, and business
  • College of Design and Social Context (DSC): architecture and design, art, media and communication, fashion and textiles, built environment, education, and global, urban and social studies

Another pathway: The industry-embedded PhD

The industry-embedded PhD is for experienced professionals who want to earn a PhD as part of their job. Over 3.5 to 4 years, you’ll research an issue your company needs to solve, in a project co-developed by RMIT and your employer. Your company gets the findings, and you earn your PhD.

To apply, you need your employer’s support. Your employer pays your salary while you work on the project, and RMIT waives your tuition fees.

This pathway is separate from the scholarship round and is not part of the 50 fully-funded scholarships.

Why choose a PhD at RMIT Vietnam?

Earn an Australian PhD awarded by RMIT University while remaining in Vietnam throughout your candidature

Access world-class expertise across disciplines

Benefit from co-supervision across Vietnam and Australia

Engage in multidisciplinary and industry-connected research

Take the next step in your research journey and discover how a PhD at RMIT Vietnam can help you make a meaningful impact through innovation and research.

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Questions? Contact us at PhD.enquiries@rmit.edu.vn

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