PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Europe

35 phd programmes in mechanical engineering at 14 universities in Europe are open to international students; 97% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,569 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,433 USD and 33,844 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Mechanical Engineering programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Advanced CFD methods for porous media flows Loughborough University, England United Kingdom PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Computational modelling at the interface between a fluid and a porous medium Loughborough University, England United Kingdom PhD 26,207 USD
PhD in Advanced modelling of mechanical component lifecycle for remaining useful life prediction PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Intelligent fault diagnosis and prognosis solution for rotating machinery PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Development of Operational Transfer Path Effects Removal Tools for Enhanced Diagnostics and Prognostics of Rotating Machinery Critical Components PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Failure models for transmission gears health monitoring PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Advanced optical diagnostics for temperature measurement in gas turbine flames Loughborough University, England United Kingdom PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Computational Modelling of Multiaxial Overloads PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 32,759 USD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering: Operando Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (PhD) University of Liverpool United Kingdom PhD 6,833 USD
PhD in Numerical health assessment of surface wear in mechanical contacts PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Fluid Structure Modelling Of Spring Mounted Wings Aimed At Drag Reduction (phd) University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
Phd Mechanical Engineering Brunel University London United Kingdom PhD 33,844 USD
PhD in Engineering Materials Phd University of Surrey United Kingdom PhD 38,629 USD
PhD in Automotive Engineering Phd University of Surrey United Kingdom PhD 38,629 USD
PhD in Aerodynamic And Environmental Flow Phd University of Surrey United Kingdom PhD 38,629 USD
PhD in Modal responses of mechanical structures under thermo-mechanical loads PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 24,569 USD
PhD Thermal Management Using PCM and Dielectric Two-Phase Cooling for Battery Packs (LANDINIS_U26EMP) 2025/26 University of East Anglia, Norwich United Kingdom PhD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering PhD / MSc (Res) University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom PhD 40,007 USD
PhD in Fluid Structure Interaction Of Composite Materials (phd) University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Modelling The Fluid Structure Interaction Of Membranes With Anisotropic Material Properties University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Musculoskeletal Modelling Of Human Responses To Mechanical Shocks On Fast Marine Crafts University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Ingeniería Termodinámica De Fluidos University of Valladolid Spain PhD 401 USD
PhD in Investigation Of The Mechanical Behaviour Of Newly Formed Bone (phd) University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Investigating The Physiological Deformation Of Heart Valves Using In Vivo And In Vitro Techniques (phd) University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD

Universities for mechanical engineering in Europe

PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Europe: common questions

How many mechanical engineering programmes are there in Europe?
35 mechanical engineering phd programmes at 14 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a mechanical engineering degree in Europe cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in mechanical engineering in Europe is 24,569 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,433 USD and 33,844 USD per year.
Can I study mechanical engineering in Europe in English?
Yes — 97% of the mechanical engineering programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (34 of 35).

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