Study PhD Engineering and Physical Sciences [Dubai Campus] at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

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PhD Engineering and Physical Sciences [Dubai Campus]
Heriot-Watt University

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About this course

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

What will I learn?

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences places a very high value on enabling people to obtain a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree by research and is pleased to be able to extend this facility to students on the Dubai Campus.Initially, those with an interest in undertaking a project in the broad area of energy are encouraged to apply. This may include renewable energy, energy utilisation and energy conservation as well as improved materials for energy production and conversion (for example, the development of nanocomposite carbide coatings).

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£103,480.00 (US$ 133,637) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Dubai Campus

Dubai Knowledge Park,

Al Sufouh,

Dubai,

38103, Dubai, UAE

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£103,480.00 (US$ 133,637) per year

Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,121

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Dubai Campus

Dubai Knowledge Park,

Al Sufouh,

Dubai,

38103, Dubai, UAE

Entry requirements

For international students

Interested applicants should complete the online application form, making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Dubai Campus

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

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