Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months (5-7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting April 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting July 2027 — Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting October 2027 — Apply before Jul 2027
Applications to self-funded PhD projects will be considered on an ongoing basis.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology
Overview
Research work carried out under the Engineering Energy and Environment theme at Cardiff University is innovative and pioneering, with a mission to advance energy technology in the global quest for a sustainable energy economy.
Key facts
- One of the School’s three research themes is that of Engineering Energy and Environment, which aims to advance energy technology and play a key role in addressing the increasing demand for sustainable and low carbon technologies, while reducing environmental impact and ensuring a sustainable environment.
- It is clear that the transformation and use of energy will become increasingly constrained by the need to reduce CO2 emissions.
- The UK Government has identified the worldwide market for low carbon goods and services to be US $3 trillion and that there will be thousands of new jobs created in the UK within this sector in the future.
Research key points
- The aim of the Energy theme is to contribute both to the longer term creation of knowledge, but also to analyse and understand what is necessary to encourage the adoption of existing low carbon technologies that have yet to be deployed widely.
- Research in this theme also plays a vital role in reducing environmental impact and increasing sustainable practices in a wide range of areas, including construction, fuel, energy, waste disposal, water quality and flood protection. The combination of these fields represents a multidisciplinary approach to some of the biggest challenges that face a society moving towards more environmental awareness and increased need for sustainability.
Programme Structure
Research areas
- Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
- Smart Grids
- Energy Assessment and Modelling
- Energy Inrastructure
- Low Carbon Heat and Power Generation
- Energy, Risk and Environmental Management
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: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Suitable for graduates in engineering and related subject areas such as physics, mathematics, earth sciences and computer science.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 50,443 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,458 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,186-2,014 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Engineering Energy and Environment.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, Merit-based, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Cardiff University Marshall Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Martingale Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 19 Oct 2026, Need-based, Martingale Foundation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based, Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based, Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme