Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027 (International) – estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable 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.
Language
English
English test requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering
Overview
As a PhD Electrical Engineering student at University of Reading, you will have the opportunity to join international leaders in these fields.
Key facts
- Find a PhD opportunity that aligns with your interests and career ambitions.
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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.
Check out the full curriculum
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88 (OR)
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 46,246 AUD / year (≈ 24,450 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,907 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,708-2,614 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Electrical Engineering.
To see all related scholarships, check out our scholarship search page.
Available Scholarships
- IFP Ambassador Scholarship – University of Reading – Grant 3000 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Various benefits – Deadline Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – 19000 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Various benefits – Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab – 10000 USD – Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – 22500 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – 1500 USD – Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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