Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- - 3 to 4 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Materials Science
Overview
Doctoral research projects in this leading materials department are available in most branches of materials science, as well as some aspects of solid state physics and chemistry.
Features
- As a student on the DPhil in Materials programme from University of Oxford you will be part of one of the top-ranked materials departments in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022).
- This vibrant research school consists of around 30 academic staff, about 12 Senior Research Fellows, and around 240 research students and 80 postdoctoral researchers.
Programme Structure
Research
- energy materials
- structural and nuclear materials
- device materials, including semiconductors, superconductors, quantum computing and quantum devices and NEMS
- polymers and biomaterials
- nanomaterials
- processing and manufacturing, including metals, alloys, superconductors and polymers
- characterisation of materials
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
- a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a suitable science subject.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 65,514 AUD / year (≈ 34,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 19,768 AUD / year (≈ 10,470 GBP / year)
Living costs
Oxford, United Kingdom: 1,773-2,889 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.