41 PhD programmes in Energy Engineering in Europe

The Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering PhD degree from University of Nicosia is intended for students who have excelled during their undergraduate and/or graduate studies, have a strong motivation and enthusiasm toward technological research and innovation, and are inclined to remain in an academic or research environment working on emerging technologies and challenging engineering projects.

This PhD degree EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing programme is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, from Cardiff University.

The Energetics and Power Engineering course from Kaunas University of Technology is the only joint doctoral studies in the scientific field of Energetics and Power Engineering in Lithuania, provided by Kaunas University of Technology (as a coordinating institution)  and Lithuanian Energy Institute.

The Electronic Engineering programme of the Queen Mary University of London is part of the wider School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. This School has a dynamic community of over 200 PhD students and 80 Post Docs working on cutting-edge research. 

At the University of Reading, they offer the graduate students a phd programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering. 

This Energy MPhil MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University allows you to specialise in areas such as bio-energy, sustainable power and fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

The Chemical Process and Energy Engineering programme at London South Bank University aims to provide a thriving research environment and advanced training in a broad range of areas relating to Materials Engineering, Green Process Engineering, Explosions and Fire Research and Energy related topics.

The Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies area at Brunel University of London is well established and has major research projects at its heart focusing on sustainable energy use in food chains and energy and the built environment.

The main characteristic of this doctoral programme in Energy Systems and Climate Change at Universidade de Aveiro aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge, techniques, and systemic vision essential for producing scientifically relevant contributions in the design, analysis, project development, control, and operation of systems that manage flows of energy.

The EngD programme in Energy and Process Technology from University of Twente (UT) focuses on creating technological solutions for products and processes in nutrition, energy and the process industry.

This Energetics PhD programme at Politecnico di Torino promotes activities applicable in fundamental and cutting-edge sectors, such as: renewable energies, internal combustion engines, hybrid propulsion, hydraulics and pneumatics, nuclear fission and fusion, model assembly and energy planning.

The Energy and Environmental Systems programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology develops advanced research expertise in energy technology, focusing on sustainable energy systems and resource-efficient solutions.

The Environmental and Energy Engineering Science programme offered by University of Udine develops expertise in sustainable power generation, resource efficiency, and process sustainability.

The Cyprus Institute offers the Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences programme. Particular attention is given to the EMME (Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East) regional background in the context of global climate changes, addressing impacts and possible mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Spurred by the recent and ongoing growth of renewable generation in the electricity system there is much current interest in ‘smart’ electricity distribution grids. This Smart Energy Systems programme is offered at The Open University UK.

The Materials Engineering Group research into Energy Materials at The Open University UK falls into two main categories: materials research for nuclear and conventional power station applications; nanoscale and surface engineering.

The Energy Transition is one of the largest global challenges of our time. A key aspect is replacing fossil fuels as primary energy sources with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. The consequences of this radical change will be an accelerated electrification of society. This program is offered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

The Energy Innovation programme offered by Swansea University focuses on providing a sustainable, affordable and secure energy future through the discovery and implementation of new technology and innovation.

Research in Sustainable Energy Technologies at the University of Hertfordshire has been supported with grants from the EPSRC, InnovateUK and industry.

Graduates of the doctoral programme in Electric Energy Systems at Polytechnic University of Catalonia will play a key role in RDI at public and private centres and in companies.