Cotutelle PhD program
Double your degree and impact at two leading global universities
Complete a jointly supervised doctoral program with Deakin and one of our esteemed, international partner universities.
Take your research global
Embark on a research journey that builds your global network with Deakin’s Cotutelle PhD program. By enrolling, you’ll be co-supervised by Deakin and one of our international partners.
A Cotutelle program doubles your advantages of higher study. Through dual enrolment, you get double the supervision, double the insights from global experts and double resources, facilities and funding opportunities. When you complete the program, you’ll be awarded a PhD from both institutions, receive two testamurs and open doors to a wealth of international opportunities. giving you a real career edge.
Hear from Deakin's Cotutelle PhD candidates
Listen to our students' firsthand experiences, their stories, insights and how time abroad is helping to shape their future.
Explore our international partner universities
Experience a new culture and country through our wide range of partnership opportunities in the UK, Europe, Asia and beyond. Some of our esteemed partner universities have included:
- Coventry University (UK)
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (India)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (India)
- Aston University (UK)
- Indian School of Business (India)
- University of Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (India)
- Vellore Institute of Technology (India)
- University of Bayreuth (Germany)
How to apply
To apply, contact the project supervisor attached to the program you're interested in, and submit an expression of interest. If successful, you'll need to lodge a formal application to Deakin and the partner university.
#3 in Victoria for scientific impact
#6 leading research institution in Australia
#2 Victorian university for research quality
World-leading carbon fibre facility
Australia's largest applied AI Initiative
Top 250 in the world
The Cotutelle program was a fantastic opportunity, providing collaboration, networking and exposure. Supported by a wonderful supervisory team, my PhD journey prepared me for a competitive research career.
PhD student
Find a Cotutelle program
Currently, most of our Cotutelle programs are attached to research projects. Each program includes:
- a scholarship
- tuition fee waiver
- funding to cover your return airfare travel between Deakin University and our partner institution.
The duration of your program and the level of funding support will vary depending on the project, as well as whether Deakin is your home or host institution. To find currently available programs, eligibility criteria and submission deadlines, you can browse our Find a Scholarship tool and filter by Higher Degrees by Research.
Frequently asked questions
Typically, students begin their PhD at their home institution, then spend up to 12 months of their program at their host institution, before returning to their home institution. Candidates must be willing to relocate to both locations to meet the residency requirement.
Candidates are enrolled at both institutions and undertake a single, jointly supervised thesis. They receive academic supervision from experts at both universities with access to double resources.
On successful completion, graduates have a double graduation and receive dual awards (two testamurs) – one from Deakin and one from the partner institution – recognising completion of the jointly supervised doctoral program.
Contact us
If you have further questions, you can reach out to the program’s proposed supervisor. Alternatively, you can contact the international partnerships team or Deakin Research team, or call our Admissions and Scholarships team.
Phone: +61 3 9244 5413
