Overview

Completing this Engineering programme at the University of Huddersfield gives you the opportunity to work on technologies and systems that address major global challenges, from sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing to railway innovation, smart maintenance, and next-generation communications.

What is involved in a PhD?

As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll join internationally recognised research centres and institutes working at the forefront of industry-led innovation. Across the School of Computing and Engineering, research combines fundamental science with real-world engineering application, supported by advanced laboratories, specialist facilities, high-performance computing, and strong partnerships with industry and government.

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Programme Structure

Research topics include:

Thermofluids, Energy and Sustainable Engineering

Railway Systems in Engineering

Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Technology

Condition Monitoring/Smart Maintenance Engineering

Electrical Electronic & Communications Engineering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 92 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18700 GBP / year

≈ 18700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5257 GBP / year

≈ 5257 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home Part-time: £2,628 per year
International Part-time: £8500 per year

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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

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Key information

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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