Study PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering at University of Sheffield in the UK,

PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering

UK

What will I learn?

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Sheffield have a number of fully funded scholarships for suitably qualified students wishing to study for a PhD. Scholarships are available to cover the university tuition fees and maintenance costs . All applicants are welcome to apply irrespective of their funding status and applications are open throughout the year. Our department is one of the UK's leading research-led engineering departments, PhD students will join a welcoming, supportive and international community our acclaimed research benefits industry and tackles some of the world's biggest challenges across a range of research areas, including: Environmental and Energy Engineering, Carbon containing fuels with low emission, Energy storage, Renewables, Energy transmission, distribution and utilisation, Bio/Chemical Microsystems.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,790.00 (US$ 39,763) per year
Overseas Fees : 2026-27: £30,790 to £38,790

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2027

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,790.00 (US$ 39,763) per year
Overseas Fees : 2026-27: £30,790 to £38,790

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A good first degree (2:1 or above) in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field. A Masters degree is beneficial but not always required. Strong academic references and a clear research proposal.

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

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92nd in the world and 15th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), Sheffield has a global reputation for teaching and research excellence.

  • University of the Year for Student Experience
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  • Ranked 15th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026)
  • Ranked 12th in the UK (THE WUR 2025)

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