PhD Engineering at University of Brighton

Programme overview

The University of Brighton has a long and prestigious reputation in engineering, delivering research to globally impactful projects in partnership with international leading companies. Our researchers welcome applicants from across a wealth of engineering disciplines, notably for project study towards an electrical engineering PhD, aeronautical engineering PhD, civil engineering PhD or mechanical engineering PhD.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The University of Brighton's achieved impressive results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) and the world-leading and internationally excellent outputs from our engineering researchers in this and past REFs were complemented with impact studies that highlighted the value that our work brings to wider society. As a postgraduate student you will join dedicated research staff in a mission to make a difference to society through engineering. You are likely to be joining the prestigious Advanced Engineering Centre (AEC).

Career pathways

Some of our graduates also work in Research & Development (R&D) departments for engineering companies.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

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