Automotive Engineering PhD
University of Surrey
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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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JUL-26

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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JAN-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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JUL-26

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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JAN-26

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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APR-26

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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OCT-26

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8 Years

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You will spend a lot of time in our Centre for Automotive Engineering (CAE), which provides world-class technical research for vehicle analysis. This includes all electric and hybrid powertrains, autonomous vehicles, vehicle dynamics simulation, tyre dynamics simulation, design and simulation of vehicle subsystems (brakes, steering, suspension, chassis control systems design), design of experimental test benches, lightweight chassis design and vehicle aerodynamics. Our researchers also ...Read more

You will spend a lot of time in our Centre for Automotive Engineering (CAE), which provides world-class technical research for vehicle analysis. This includes all electric and hybrid powertrains, autonomous vehicles, vehicle dynamics simulation, tyre dynamics simulation, design and simulation of vehicle subsystems (brakes, steering, suspension, chassis control systems design), design of experimental test benches, lightweight chassis design and vehicle aerodynamics. Our researchers also regularly collaborate with key players in industry, including Rolls-Royce, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Jaguar Land Rover. We are also host to the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Thermo-Fluid Systems. The University of Surrey ranked 15th in the UK for research power for engineering in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. We are now also ranked in the top 20 in the UK for the overall quality of research outputs – research papers and other published works.

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36/279
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19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
19th
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Alexandre
06 Feb 24

My university experience has been exceptional, and it stands out for several positive reasons. The university's facilities have played a pivotal role in creating an environment..Read more

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Luc
15 Nov 23

Good research, Needs more choice of food stalls particularly at dinner..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification).

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£5,006 per year

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£27,200 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

£27,200 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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