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Queen's University Belfast

Mechanical Engineering

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PhD On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 3 - 6 years find out find out find out
MPhil On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 2 - 4 years September find out find out
PG Cert On-Campus Part-time 1 September find out find out

About Mechanical Engineering, PhD - at Queen's University Belfast

Doing a PhD in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is a highly rewarding experience. You will carry out your research in a friendly and supportive environment, supervised by academics who are leaders in their field, using well-equipped laboratories and research facilities, alongside students from all over the world. At any time we have around 100 students enrolled on a PhD. The School has a vibrant PhD student mentoring programme and a student led Research Culture Committee. The School's research is focused around six interconnected research themes: Advanced Manufacturing and Processing, Future Aircraft, Composite Materials and Structures, Simulation Technologies, Clean Energy and Biomaterials and Biomechanics. PhD opportunities are available in a wide range of subjects aligned to the specific expertise of our PhD supervisors. Many are linked with leading companies and organisations. Research students are encouraged to play a full and active role in the research activities undertaken within the School. Students attend international conferences and participate in academic and industrial networks worldwide.]


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