Overview

About the programme

Our academic and research staff in the Departmment of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at the University of Sheffield are world leaders in the study of robotics, signal processing and intelligent systems.

In collaboration with our academic and industrial partners we aim to develop new techniques and technologies that address specific challenges and priorities in each of our cross-cutting application areas.

Programme Structure

The research in the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering is organised into three research groups, which reflect three strategic research themes:

Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Complex Systems and Signal Processing
Intelligent Systems, Decision and Control

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , International

More details

Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 8 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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

Proof of your previous degree(s)
Official translations into English
Academic references
English language certificates (International applicants)
A supporting statement (including a research proposal where relevant)
Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
Examples of your work

Tuition Fee

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International

27670 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27670 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Home: £4,786 to £19,786
Overseas: £27,670 to £42,670

Living costs for Sheffield

555 - 977 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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