What will I learn?

Our international reputation for research makes this an ideal place to pursue a research degree, whether as preparation for a research career in industry or as the start of an academic career.The Department offers a wide range of PhD opportunities which cover the full range of aerospace-related fields as well as those relevant to the environment, energy and health care.If you're currently seeking a PhD opportunity, be sure to explore our Research Themes and Academics who might be able to help you with your proposed research project.It normally takes between three and four years of full-time work to complete. It is also possible to undertake a PhD part time, over five to six years.

Which department am I in?

Aeronautics

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£32,300.00 (35,19,285) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Imperial College London - South Kensington Campus

Exhibition Road,

London,

Greater London,

SW7 2AZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Graduates with a degree in engineering, any of the physical sciences, mathematics, biological sciences, physiology or medicine may be accepted for a PhD. We will normally only accept applicants with a good 2:1 or 1st class degree from a UK university, or non-UK equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.