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The University of Nottingham is the ideal place to study for your PhD in engineering, architecture, and design.
We believe that great minds don’t think alike. We welcome students from across the world into our friendly research community. Here you'll have access to our sector-leading research facilities, be guided by our expert academics, and contribute towards our pioneering research.
This is the place where you get the space, support, skills and connections to solve real world challenges. Whether you are designing the places of tomorrow, creating cutting-edge tools and technologies, or helping make a greener planet spin a little smoother – we’ll be here to support you.
Get ready to shape the real world.
Our research strengths
- Impressive facilities including dedicated postgraduate study spaces, workshops, labs, studios, practical testing facilities and our Creative Energy Homes
- Networking, training and support from our Researcher Academy
- Academics specialising in many areas of engineering, architecture and technology – find a possible supervisor
- Acclaimed engineering and architecture research groups, centres and institutes
- Research that delivers real and significant impact to society, the environment, and to our industry partners
- Recognised as among the best in the UK by the Research Excellence Framework 2021 for the strength of our research
- Partnerships and collaborations with universities, industry and stakeholders across the world
Explore available PhDs
Browse our range of PhD's below including our available funded PhD studentships.
Architecture and Built Environment
Architecture and Built Environment
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Funded PhD studentships
Discover Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)
View individual CDTs to see details of their research and how to apply for a PhD hosted by them. Please note not all CDTs are currently recruiting new postgraduate researchers.
Engineering CDTs
We lead on three university CDTs.
Cross-faculty CDTs
We link to CDTs led by other faculties.
Partner CDTs
We partner with CDTs led by other universities.
Meet our PhD researchers
Read about our amazing PhD researchers. Find out about their research and why they chose the University of Nottingham.
Ebenezer Owusu
Materials Engineering and Materials Design PhD
Meet Ebenezer
Suvvi Swamy
Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD
Meet Suvvi
Rajiv Daxini
Sustainable Energy Technology PhD
Meet Rajiv
Karina Hernandez Oliver
Manufacturing Engineering PhD
Meet Karina
Ryan Lye
Mechanical Engineering PhD
Meet Ryan