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PhD - Engineering and Physical Sciences

Aston University, Birmingham

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Aston University, Birmingham

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-JUL-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Aston's School of Engineering and Applied Science offers an exciting environment for advanced research and training. The School of Engineering and Applied Science focuses on research that is significant to the current and future needs of our society. This is your chance to contribute to this course and help improve communities. Our research is recognised internationally: over half our research funding comes from international sources. We also receive support from UK Government, research councils and charities. Our research projects tackle strategic priorities such as energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), and healthcare technologies. All our staff are engaged in research and with an unusually large proportion of them operating research projects linked to industry. Studying a research degree with us means you will be a member of the School Student Research Society, enjoying a range of events (seminars by external distinguish speakers, annual poster competition, inter-school collaboration, social gathering and outing) organised by the society to enrich your academic and social life experience.

Application deadline

01/04/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,200per year

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

University information

Aston University, Birmingham

Aston University, Birmingham

  • University League Table

    44th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

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Aston Power Skills: embedded in every undergraduate degree. You’ll develop the four Power Skills that global employers are looking for.
Aston Global Advantage: built into postgraduate study. Gain leadership skills and real-world experience with industry challenges.
Award-winning careers support: opportunities for placements, work experience, or job-focused modules to help you succeed.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    General Engineering

    12th out of 34 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    122 55%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    18th

    16

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