Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3-4 years)
- Part-time: 48 months, Flexible (4-7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2028 — Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology
Overview
Engineering course from The University of Cambridge expects that students will leave with the wider skills necessary to be successful in either an academic or a non-academic career.
The Department of Engineering offers PhD studies in a wide variety of subjects.
The Department is broadly divided into six Research Divisions, the strategic aims of which are broadly described below:
- Energy, Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachinery: Building on research in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to develop a systems view of energy generation and utilisation, particularly in the ground and air transport, to mitigate environmental impact. This Division's research focus includes acoustics, aerodynamics, combustion, energy use and generation, fluid mechanics and turbomachinery.
- Electrical Engineering: Pursuing fundamental electrical, electronic and photonic research at the material, device and system levels with a focus on creating integrated solutions in the fields of nanotechnology, sensing, energy generation, energy conversion, displays and communications. The research in this division covers all aspects of electrical engineering from the nano-scale to heavy-duty power applications.
- Mechanics, Materials and Design: Extending fundamental and applied research in mechanics, materials, bio-mechanics and design, exploiting cross-disciplinary partnerships across the University; and building on existing strengths to develop excellence in bioengineering and healthcare systems research.
- Civil Engineering: Advancing the mechanics of civil and structural engineering systems within the broader context of the design, construction and operation of sustainable infrastructure and the stewardship of Earth's resources and environment.
- Manufacturing and Management: Developing a new understanding of manufacturing technology, operations, strategy and policy, in close partnership with industry, in order to improve industrial performance.
- Information Engineering: Developing fundamental theory and applications relating to the generation, distribution, analysis and use of information in engineering and biological systems.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Energy, Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachinery
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Manufacturing and Management
- Information Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- If required - you can check using our tool
- Proposed Supervisor
- Research summary
- Reasons for applying
- Research experience
- Research proposal
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 77,662 AUD / year (≈ 41,304 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 20,453 AUD / year (≈ 10,878 GBP / year)
Living costs
Cambridge, United Kingdom: 1,591-2,755 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Engineering.
- NI-WA Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Cambridge)
- Trinity External Research Studentship — Grant, 60000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Cambridge)
- Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship — Grant, 10390 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Cambridge)
- Wright Rogers Law Scholarships — Grant, 3000 GBP, Deadline: 01 Jul 2027 (University of Cambridge)
- Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships — Grant, 42500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Cambridge)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Martingale Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 19 Oct 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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