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 Materials Science (3 Years) Lancaster University, England PhD 33,483 USD
PhD with Rolls-Royce in Future Propulsion and Power Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Sustainable Fashion Products and Textiles Production Using Environmentally Benign Fibres Manufacturing Process PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Engineering (3 Years) Lancaster University, England PhD 33,483 USD
PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Bristol PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Investigate sub surface damage and its impact on structural dynamic behaviour PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD with Integrated Studies in Formulation Engineering University of Birmingham, England PhD 35,544 USD
PhD in New approaches for Design for Manufacture to enable disassembly of construction using 3D Concrete printing and hybrid manufacturing processes Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Metallurgy and Corrosion The University of Manchester PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Advanced optical diagnostics for temperature measurement in gas turbine flames Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Computational design and optimization of water purification systems Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Metallurgy and Materials PhD by Research University of Birmingham, England PhD 35,544 USD
PhD in Applied Bio-principles in Design and Manufacture Loughborough University, England PhD 35,489 USD
PhD in Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Abertay University PhD —
PhD in Net Zero Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Durability and in-service performance of 3DCP structures to maximize component life Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Improving health in manufacturing Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Computational design of functional molecular materials Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Computational Modelling of Multiaxial Overloads PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 32,759 USD
PhD in Start-up strategies for battery electric vehicles and aircraft in cold climates Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Development of an 'Internet of Things' based thermography inspection system PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy The University of Manchester PhD 27,299 USD
PhD in Coatings and Ceramics The University of Manchester PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Sustainable Process Engineering - A world without waste: process intensification for efficient low-carbon regeneration of lead-acid batteries PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 23,204 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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