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Space Engineering PhD

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-APR-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

As a PhD candidate within the Surrey Space Centre, you’ll work alongside academics, postdoctoral researchers and fellow postgraduate researchers as they push the boundaries of low-cost small satellites and develop new innovative technologies. You’ll also benefit from strong academic-industrial strategic partnerships with both Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and Airbus DS. Throughout your research, you’ll have access to our world-class academic research facilities. These cover:
• Advanced multidisciplinary small satellite and space system engineering techniques for Earth orbit and interplanetary space
• Innovative communications
• Remote sensing
• Robotics and space science payloads for small satellites
• Enabling technologies for low-cost space exploitation and planetary exploration. Following the completion of your PhD, you’ll able to apply for membership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology. You’ll also be able to apply for chartered engineer status with the Engineering Council UK and with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, the University of Surrey ranks 15th in the UK for research power for engineering, and 93.3% of our research outputs for engineering are considered world-leading or internationally excellent.

Application deadline

16/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 27,200per year

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

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

    14th out of 33

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    140 64%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 74%

    25th

    14

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