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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Engineering

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£41,304Per Year (Intl)
£37,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the PhD Engineering at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The University of Cambridge Department of Engineering is one of the leading centres of engineering in the world, renowned for both its teaching and its research. Since its foundation in 1875, it has grown to become the largest department in the University, and the largest integrated engineering department in the UK, with approximately 150 faculty, 260 contract research staff and research fellows, 900 postgraduate students, and 1,200 undergraduates. By the end of the PhD, students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of engin... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £39,500 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Engineering
Specialist Engineering Practice and Innovation
Engineering Leadership and Professional Development
Doctoral Thesis Research and Supervision
Advanced Computational Methods for Engineers
Specialist Technical Module (Engineering Discipline)
Research Ethics and Responsible Innovation
Knowledge Transfer and Dissemination in Engineering
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£41,304

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£123,912

Home Student Fee

£10,878

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£33,000£37,500£42,000
3 years£34,500£40,000£51,000
5 years£42,500£50,500£76,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

87%Working
8%Studying
1%Work & Study
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Cambridge

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