PhD in Engineering

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the £70 application fee. Further information on application fees see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Applicants should name the supervisor with whom they wish to work, although successful applicants may be allocated to a supervisor other than the one named on the application form. Students are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors before applying.

Selection Process

Applications are considered on a rolling basis (as they are received), and it is possible that places in the desired research group or division may be filled before the advertised deadline.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

• Two academic references  
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English  
  If required - you can check using our tool
• Proposed Supervisor (M)
• Research summary (M)
• Reasons for applying (2500 characters)
• Research experience (M)
• Research proposal (O)

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.

How to Find a Supervisor

Prior to application, all applicants should read the Department's research group pages, to find the group and supervisor closest to their interests. They should also ensure that they include a short research proposal in the Research section of the application. Applications which do not include any indication of research interests will not be considered.