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Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering PhD

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering research division is home to more than 200 research students working in fields as diverse as nanofabrication, nanoelectronics, atomic force microscopy, quantum sensing and computing, high speed optical devices and atomistic device simulations. You will have access to the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) and the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre. The JWNC holds a number of world records in nanofabrication including for the performance of nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices. Over 250 international companies have worked with the JWNC in the last five years. Over 90 different universities from around the globe collaborate with us in nanoscience and nanotechnology. PhD students iwill have at least two supervisors, one of whom will be very closely engaged in their research. With over 50 students in the Division, students enjoy a great sense of camaraderie, and often life-long friendships are formed. You will be part of a Graduate School which provides the highest level of support to its students. The overall aim of our Graduate School is to provide a world-leading environment for students which is intellectually stimulating, encourages them to contribute to culture, society and the economy and enables them to become leaders in a global environment.

Application deadline

15/08/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 31,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 300 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available prior to starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 117 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    218 98%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    18th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    68th

    15

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