PhD in Engineering in the United Kingdom

417 phd programmes in engineering at 32 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,569 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,433 USD and 34,261 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

1–24 of 417 · page 1 of 10

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in A bottom-up approach to muscle mechanics Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in 3 Funded PhDs in Developing Inclusivity in Engineering (Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub) Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in A multiscale approach to model the biomechanical behaviour of human skin Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Civil Engineering PhD MPhil by research University of Birmingham, England PhD 35,544 USD
PhD in Agriculture Bangor University PhD —
PhD in Advanced experimental methods in propulsion aerodynamics PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Advanced Process Engineering with Machine Learning PhD or by Research Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Optical Communications Bangor University PhD —
PhD in Organic Electronics Bangor University PhD —
PhD in Transdisciplinary approaches to Design and the Sciences Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Advanced CFD methods for porous media flows Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Robotics and automation for infrastructure inspection and maintenance management Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning Lancaster University, England PhD 12,244 USD
PhD in Additive manufacturing (3D printing) of tools for plastic injection moulding Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Environmental Engineering The University of Manchester PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Optoelectronics Bangor University PhD 25,423 USD
PhD in Composite Biodegradable Polymer Microcapsules with Tailored Properties for Microencapsulation and Controlled Release Applications Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Engineering sports pitches for a climate-changed world Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Engineering of artificial turf sports surfaces Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Machine learning solutions for computer network operations Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Modelling and understanding induction heating for additive manufacturing PhD or by Research Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Novel Methods for the Characterisation of Helicopter Aero-acoustics PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 21,306 USD
PhD in Advanced radiofrequency materials and dielectric property measurements for satellite antenna applications Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Chemical Engineering PhD by research University of Birmingham, England PhD 35,544 USD

Specialisations within engineering

Engineering 134 Computer Science 50 Civil Engineering 48 Mechanical Engineering 32 Engineering and Science 18 Chemical Engineering 13 Materials Engineering 13 Science 13 Manufacturing 12 Biomedical Engineering 10

Universities for engineering in the United Kingdom

PhD in Engineering in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
417 engineering phd programmes at 32 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a engineering degree in the United Kingdom cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in engineering in the United Kingdom is 24,569 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,433 USD and 34,261 USD per year.
Can I study engineering in the United Kingdom in English?
Yes — 100% of the engineering programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (417 of 417).

More on studying in the United Kingdom: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .

Planning to study engineering in the United Kingdom?

An advisor who knows admissions in the United Kingdom can shortlist engineering programmes for your budget and profile.

Talk with an Advisor VIP service →