Outstanding science, strong industrial engagement, and tangible impact are all hallmarks of our PhD programme and of our research culture.
Our students work and learn both in Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s world-class laboratories but also in partnership with a wide range of collaborating institutions and companies worldwide, enhancing knowledge, networking and employment opportunities.ÌýFor further information and to applyÌývisit our page for prospective research students.Ìý
PhD programme overview
- A PhD/MPhil programme is normally three years full-time, plus up to one year for writing.
- Part-time registration over a longer period is also possible.
- You are expected to produce a significant contribution to the development and understanding of a specific field within mechanical engineering.
- Skills training will be included during the period of research
- PhD students leaving the department are in great demand by industry.
Research areas at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Mechanical Engineering
There are over 140 graduate students and research assistants engaged in research leading to the MPhil/PhD degrees at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Mechanical Engineering
Our wide-ranging research is grouped into fourÌýmain areas.
Supervisors andÌýcollaborators
Our people page allows you to easily find academic researchers working in areas in which you might want to do further study. There, you willÌýalso find our research students and what they are working on.
Current funded PhD opportunities
Our vacancies and studentships page lists current funded PhD studentship opportunities at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Mechanical Engineering.
Research scholarships
Our scholarships page outlinesÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s scholarshipsÌýfor outstanding scholars to undertakeÌýdoctoral research in mechanical engineering at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.
Ready for the next step?
Watch:ÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Campus Tour
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ MechEng PhD student, Jubair Ahmed takes you on a tour of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Bloomsbury campus.
Watch: Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Phd student invention
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ MechEng PhD student,ÌýCarmen Salvadores Fernandez, buildsÌýa sensorised glove to be used during birthsÌý