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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Computational modelling at the interface between a fluid and a porous medium Loughborough University, England PhD 26,207 USD
PhD in Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering The University of Manchester PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Application of circular economy for additive manufacturing Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Trustworthy Machine Intelligence for Robotics and Autonomous Systems Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering The University of Manchester PhD 42,314 USD
PhD in Chemical Engineering PhD with Integrated Study University of Birmingham, England PhD 35,544 USD
PhD in Vibration of Structures Cranfield University, England PhD 20,475 USD
PhD in Design, Preparation and Characterisation of Energetic Materials Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Development of the Conscious Aircraft PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Advanced modelling of mechanical component lifecycle for remaining useful life prediction PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Robotics and Autonomous Systems University of Bristol PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Materials The University of Manchester PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Intelligent fault diagnosis and prognosis solution for rotating machinery PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Polymers and Composites The University of Manchester PhD 34,807 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 PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Process models and simulation for efficient manufacture and production scheduling: minimising carbon footprint and cost while maximising productivity Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Advanced Composites University of Bristol PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering University of Bristol PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Agriculture Aberystwyth University PhD —
PhD in Microfluidic synthesis of functional nanoparticles for ultrasensitive biochemical testing Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Bio-inspired sensing and control for aerial vehicles PhD or by Research Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Thermoelectric enhanced solid oxide electrolysis cells PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Civil Engineering University of Bristol PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Deep Learning and Behaviour Science for Secure Networked Autonomous Systems PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 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 28, 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).

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