Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027 – Apply before Nov 2026 (International, estimated deadline)
Overview
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University focuses on research that is significant to the current and future needs of our society. This is your chance to contribute to this course and help improve communities.
Key facts:
Its research is recognised internationally: over half our research funding comes from international sources. We also receive support from UK Government, research councils and charities. Our research projects tackle strategic priorities such as energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), and healthcare technologies. All our staff are engaged in research and with an unusually large proportion of them operating research projects linked to industry.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 93 OR 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned)
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).
- Some school funded projects may have specific academic requirements, and details of these will be included in the project advert details listed on this page.
- Please provide transcripts of the marks you have already achieved with your application. If your qualification is suitable and your grades are good, we would normally accepted this as providing evidence of your research potential.
- We may also consider applicants who have substantial and significant work experience outside of their degree(s) in a relevant field, but who do not currently meet our academic entry requirements; this can include unpaid internships, volunteering for charities and NGO’s or self-funded activities.
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: 38,400 AUD / year (approx. 20,160 GBP / year)
Domestic
Applies to citizens or residents: 9,977 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available. Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Engineering and Physical Sciences.
For more information, visit the programme website.