Engineering
Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom
About this programme
Cardiff University's School of Engineering offers PhD (3 years full-time) and MPhil (1 year full-time) research programmes across five priority areas including advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy, and engineering for health, with both self-funded and studentship opportunities available.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Engineering
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- April, January, July, October
Entry requirements
Suitable for graduates in engineering and related subject areas such as physics, mathematics, earth sciences and computer science. IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (3)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds