Study PhD Design Engineering at Imperial College London in the UK, Dyson School of Design Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College draws together teaching and research in the field, building on decades of design engineering successes across Imperial College and through its collaboration with the Royal College of Art. Our academics and researchers have strong links with industrial, government and charity sectors with expertise and interests ranging from the design of complex systems to that of platforms, artefacts, consumer products and experiences. Imperial is a great place to work, being in the heart of London, surrounded by commercial organisations, innovation hubs and industry, museums, concert halls, places to eat and drink: an exciting meeting place for people from around the world.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?

Dyson School of Design Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£32,300.00 (US$ 41,713) 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

PhD applicants must have an Upper Second Class Degree or equivalent at Masters level in a relevant engineering, design or scientific discipline.

Candidates with study up to Bachelors degree level will not normally be considered without evidence of significant industrial, research, or field experience. However, they are welcome to apply for our Master's Degrees, Innovation Design Engineering and Global Innovation Design.

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