Overview

Doctoral research projects in this leading materials department are available in most branches of materials science, as well as some aspects of solid state physics and chemistry.

Features

As a student on the DPhil in Materials programme from University of Oxford you will be part of one of the top-ranked materials departments in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022).

This vibrant research school consists of around 30 academic staff, about 12 Senior Research Fellows, and around 240 research students and 80 postdoctoral researchers.

Programme Structure

Research

energy materials

structural and nuclear materials

device materials, including semiconductors, superconductors, quantum computing and quantum devices and NEMS

polymers and biomaterials

nanomaterials

processing and manufacturing, including metals, alloys, superconductors and polymers

characterisation of materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science View 51 other PhDs in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a suitable science subject.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34700 GBP / year

≈ 34700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10470 GBP / year

≈ 10470 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oxford

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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