Key information
Duration: Full-time, 36 months (3 to 5 years)
Start dates & application deadlines: Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.
Language: English
Credits: 270 ECTS (equivalent with 540 CATS)
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Overview
By tackling some of the biggest challenges facing modern society, our work is helping to improve lives worldwide. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2021, 100% of our research impact is recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Key facts
As a PhD student at Engineering programme at University of Southampton you'll be supported by a team of academic supervisors who'll be on hand to guide your research and provide advice. Working alongside our world-class team of researchers means you'll be working on cutting-edge research and pioneering solutions. Visit the programme website for more information
We'll provide you with the grounding you need to become a successful researcher. You'll benefit from both technical and personal training. You'll also be able to develop your skills further through placements in industry, mentoring, attending conferences and presenting your work.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- acoustics
- autonomous systems
- bio-engineering
- computational engineering
- energy and climate change
- fluid dynamics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
- If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to non-residents: 51,197 AUD / year (approx. 27,300 GBP / year)
Domestic
Applies to citizens or residents: 9,823 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Southampton, United Kingdom: 1,307-2,050 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.
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships - University of Southampton, deadline 14 Oct 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships - University of Southampton, deadline 09 Dec 2026
- Horizon Europe fee waiver - University of Southampton, deadline Anytime
- Presidential Bursaries - University of Southampton, deadline Anytime
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government, deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape, deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund, deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, deadline Not specified
- Martingale Scholarship - Martingale Foundation, deadline 19 Oct 2026
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li, deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation, deadline 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda, deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online, deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law, deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund, deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9, deadline 11 Jan 2027
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, deadline Not specified
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