Universities in Europe
593 PhD Programs in Engineering in Europe
- programs
- 593 programs
- universities
- 98 universities
- taught in English
- 96% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 23,702 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Engineering in Europe and Doctorate in Engineering in Europe.
Europe has 593 phd programs in engineering open to international students, at 98 universities. Almost all of them — 96% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 23,702 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 20,172 USD and 33,236 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering programs
1–24 of 593 · page 1 of 10
Specializations within engineering
Top universities for Engineering in Europe
Ranked by how many engineering programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of Portsmouth (108)
- Loughborough University, England (41)
- Sheffield Hallam University (34)
- Cranfield University, England (33)
- University of Liverpool (22)
- University of Lisbon (18)
- University of Surrey (18)
- Newcastle University (18)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (17)
- Brunel University London (15)
January intake in Europe
29 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Agriculture — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
- Phd Computer Science — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- PhD Materials Science and Engineering — Sheffield Hallam University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Chemical Engineering Phd — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- Phd Materials Engineering — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Engineering in Europe: common questions
- How many engineering programs are there in Europe?
- 593 engineering phd programs at 98 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a engineering degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in engineering in Europe is 23,702 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,172 USD and 33,236 USD a year.
- Can I study engineering in Europe in English?
- Yes — 96% of the engineering programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (572 of 593).
Planning to study engineering in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist engineering programs for your budget and profile.