593 PhD Programs in Engineering in Europe

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 in Chemical Engineering Phd — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
• PhD Materials Science and Engineering — Sheffield Hallam University · 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).