Overview

The Mechanical Engineering programme offered by the University of Bristol students collaborate worldwide with industrial partners, other universities, public-sector organisations, research institutes and NGOs, producing novel and multidisciplinary research which addresses technical, societal and environmental challenges.

They also make use of extensive and modern laboratory facilities at Queens Building in central Bristol, and at collaborating centres. With a large, diverse and active cohort of PhD, EngD and MScR students, Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol is a close-knit and supportive community. Its success is evidenced by consistently high performance in national rankings for research and teaching quality.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering programme offered by the University of Bristol are found in a variety of careers all over the globe, including world-leading research. Many work as consultants or as part of large-scale engineering industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics and Control
Solid Mechanics
Engineering Systems and Design
Ultrasonics and Non-destructive Testing
Robotics
Fluid and Aerodynamics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 52 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a masters degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree.
Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26700 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4850 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£2,425 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.