Study for a PhD

A PhD degree from Edinburgh is your chance to connect with internationally renowned researchers and innovators, with a unique opportunity to experience one of Europe's leading universities in one of the world's most iconic cities.

We carry out world class research and provide high quality training in research for both students and postdoctoral researchers.

Our world-leading research is conducted through our seven Research Institutes. These span across and connect between our core disciplines of Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Electronics & Electrical Engineering.

Ross Calvert, PhD Students, sitting in front of blackboard
Wini Obande, PhD Student, working in the laboratory, wearing protective gear
Vlad Aparece Scutariu, PhD Student, looking at a computer monitor, using engineering software within an engineering computing laboratoty