Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- International: Apply before Oct 2026
- National: Apply before Nov 2026
- Starting April 2027
- International: Apply before Jan 2027
- National: Apply before Feb 2027
- Starting October 2027
- International: Apply before Jun 2027
- National: Apply before Jul 2027
Application deadlines are estimated. The international deadline applies to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country. The national deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology
Overview
- A PhD is a programme of research, culminating in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words (excluding ancillary data).
- Completing an Engineering PhD from University of Huddersfield can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
- You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
- You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 87. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 59. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 35,619 AUD / year (≈ 18,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 10,013 AUD / year (≈ 5,257 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National: £2,628
- International: £8,500
Living costs
Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 1,143-1,905 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD’s scholarship opportunities for Engineering.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship — University of Huddersfield (Huddersfield, United Kingdom). Grant, various benefits. Deadline: 16 Oct 2026. Merit-based.
- Chancellor’s Scholarships — University of Huddersfield (Huddersfield, United Kingdom). Grant, various benefits. Deadline: 16 Oct 2026. Merit-based.
- Merit-based scholarships — University of Huddersfield (Huddersfield, United Kingdom). Grant, 4000 GBP. Deadline: Anytime. Merit-based.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government. Grant, various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026.
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape. Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026.
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund. Grant, 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant, various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Martingale Scholarship — Martingale Foundation. Grant, various benefits. Deadline: 19 Oct 2026. Need-based.
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li. Grant, 19000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation. Grant, various benefits. Deadline: 28 Feb 2027. Merit-based.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda. Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Merit-based.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online. Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027.
- Women Scholarship for International Students — educations.com. Grant, 5000 USD. Deadline: 28 Aug 2026. Merit-based.
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Admit Lab. Grant, 10000 USD. Deadline: 01 Sep 2026. Merit-based.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law. Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Merit-based.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant, 3000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Grant, 22500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant, 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant, 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027.
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