PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London

Programme overview

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering offers a PhD that typically takes 3-4 years, with a research portfolio spanning smart technologies, electronics for healthcare and sustainable power systems. Each year 40-50 students are accepted from around 350 applicants.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 3-4 years | Intake: Applications accepted throughout the year; start dates: early October, early January, 1 April, 1 July | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In-depth research on a specific topic, with progression monitored through PhD milestones; applicants either propose their own project or apply for an advertised studentship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK qualifications: an integrated Master's (MEng) honours degree in electrical engineering or a related subject at 2.1 or 1st; OR a Bachelor's (BEng) honours degree in electrical engineering or a related subject at 2.1 or 1st plus a Master's degree at Merit or higher. International qualifications: the equivalent of a UK 2.1 Bachelor's in electrical engineering or a related subject and the equivalent of a UK Master's at Merit. Application includes a CV (1-2 pages), personal statement (1-2 pages), research statement (2-3 pages) and two references; interview with the proposed supervisor and a colleague on Teams for shortlisted applicants. English language (international applicants): College Higher level, IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each element (or equivalent accepted test; Duolingo 125 overall, minimum 115 in integrated subscores).

Intake: Applications accepted throughout the year; start dates: early October, early January, 1 April, 1 Jul

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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