Overview

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy - Mathematical Sciences programme from Curtin University are expected to produce significant and original research outcomes in one or more disciplinary areas of mathematical sciences, including applied mathematics, statistics, mathematical analysis, numerical and computational mathematics.

Why research at Curtin

Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems.

Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.

Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.

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Programme Structure

What you'll learn

demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge in Mathematical Sciences and reflect critically on that knowledge and its application.

think critically by investigating, analysing, and synthesising complex information, problems, concepts, and theories, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge.

communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers, and the national and international research community.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Mathematics View 5 other PhDs in Mathematics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

CRICOS: 114120M

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Tuition Fees

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38000 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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