Cotutelle and Joint PhD programs
USQ'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 USQ and the other institution.
- joint enrolment at USQ and an overseas university
- separate progress assessments
- a single thesis submitted simultaneously to both universities
- separate examination
- two testamurs
- two graduation ceremonies.
Step 1: Identify your research thesis topic.
Step 2: Find and connect with a USQ research supervisor. 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@usq.edu.au.
*Your USQ supervisor must complete this form with the input of partner university supervisor and candidate.
Step 4: Complete and submit your admission application form.
The following is 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 USQ and the partner institution
- a living allowance while studying on-campus at USQ
These scholarships will be granted based on the candidate’s academic profile and proposed thesis quality.
USQ offers other research-based scholarships, please visit USQ 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.