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 GPA: Upper Second Class 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.
