Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months (Home students)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 125
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 70
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction
Overview
The Civil Engineering (Transport) PhD programme from Newcastle University is a leading centre of transport technology in Europe.
By pursuing research you'll join a successful research group focussing on:
- transport
- civil engineering
Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards. Visit the programme website for more information
Research into transport and civil engineering is done by our Transport Operations Research Group (TORG). TORG is one of the leading centres of transport technology in Europe. We are central to key research in areas such as:
- road user charging and smartcards
- developing both the policy ideas and the underlying technologies
We are running a world-leading trial in electric vehicles and public charging infrastructure in the north east of England. This research is informing:
- policy
- international standards development
- its impact on energy demand and environmental emissions
We have also developed a low-cost wireless sensing technology called Motes. This is being used to:
- track traffic pollution
- help develop strategies to manage traffic demand
- reduce emissions
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Transport telematics
- Public transport
- Transport and the environment
- Pollution and congestion
- Road-user charging and infrastructure
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 125
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 70
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
63,809 AUD / year (≈ 33,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,067 - 1,888 AUD / month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Civil Engineering (Transport).
- Opportunity Scholarships - Grant: 2000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Newcastle University
- Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships - Grant: 4000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Newcastle University
- 2% Early Payment Discount - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 25 Sep 2026 - Newcastle University
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - U.S. government
- ACES Scholarships - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - ACES Education Fund
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - ServiceScape
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 - Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - IvyPanda
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - educations.com
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 - Voice Talent Online
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified - IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 - Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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