About the programme
Our postgraduate research programmes in Nuclear Engineering at The University of Manchester offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field. Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- fuel and reactor technology
- nuclear graphite
- welding technology
- nuclear decommissioning
- secure and affordable energy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026
- Application deadline not specified.
Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects’ deadlines.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Nuclear Engineering
Academic requirements
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum academic entry requirements for a Doctorate programme are either:
- a First class UK Honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD
- an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above and Masters award at Merit level in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD, or equivalent international qualifications
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 56,452 AUD / year ≈ 29,900 GBP / year
Living costs
Manchester, United Kingdom
1,218-2,260 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 Nuclear Engineering.