Study Physics PhD at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Engineering
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What will I learn?

Explaining and predicting what happens in the physical universe. Knowing how things work and understand what’s going on around them in nature, in science and in technology. The research covers a broad spectrum from Astronomy and Engineering related science, to Complex Systems and Mathematical Modelling, which can be applied to medical and biological sciences, as well as physical sciences. Much of our research is interdisciplinary with links in Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Orthopaedics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences and Geology.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Old Aberdeen Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Old Aberdeen Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).

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

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About University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.

  • Excellent graduate outcomes and employment prospects
  • Fifth oldest university in the UK
  • Study abroad opportunities
  • Olympic-standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre

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