Photonics Optoelectronics (PhD)
University of Southampton · Southampton, United Kingdom
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University of Southampton · Southampton, United Kingdom
Photonics Optoelectronics (PhD)
Doctoral · Engineering
About this programme
A PhD programme in photonics and optoelectronics based at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), covering research areas such as optical fibres, lasers, metamaterials, silicon photonics, and quantum technologies, with access to over 90 state-of-the-art labs.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Engineering
- Tuition
- £27,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 6
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- Rolling
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
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 (6)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Social Impact 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
- Horizon Europe Fee WaiverPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)
- Presidential BursariesPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)