DPhil in Engineering Science at University of Oxford 2025

This Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded project in the DPhil in Engineering Science will require you to investigate a particular project in depth and write a thesis that makes a significant contribution to the field. This course is focused on a single project funded by the EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award (IDLA): Gas Turbine Heat Management. The industrial partner for this project is Rolls-Royce. You will acquire a wide range of research and transferable skills, as well as in-depth knowledge, understanding, and expertise in your chosen field of research. You will become part of a vibrant community of researchers.

Summary

1. Deadline: August 22, 2025
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Course: Engineering
4. Location: University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
5. Sponsor: University of Oxford
6. Eligible Country: United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria for DPhil in Engineering Science at University of Oxford 2025

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

1. a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honors in engineering or a related discipline relevant for the proposed area of research, such as physics, materials science, computer science, applied mathematics or chemistry.

A previous master's qualification is not required.

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.5 out of 4.0.

If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit the International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements.

GRE General Test scores

No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.

Other qualifications, evidence of excellence, and relevant experience

1. Prior publications may be an advantage when applying for graduate study in engineering science.

English language proficiency

This course requires proficiency in English at the University's higher level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement. The minimum scores required to meet the University's higher level are detailed in the table below.

Minimum English Language Test Scores for Oxford’s Higher Level Requirement

1. IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713)
2. Minimum overall score: 7.5
3. Minimum score per component: 7.0
4. TOEFL iBT, including the Home Edition (Institution code: 0490)
5. Minimum overall score: 110
6. Minimum scores per component:
7. Listening: 22
8. Reading: 24
9. Speaking: 25
10. Writing: 24
11. C1 Advanced (CAE)
12. Minimum overall score: 191
13. Minimum score per component: 185
14. C2 Proficiency (CPE)
15. Minimum overall score: 191
16. Minimum score per component: 185
17. Oxford Test of English Advanced
18. Minimum overall score: 165
19. Minimum score per component: 155

Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

†Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

Your test must have been taken no more than two years before the start date of your course. Our Application Guide provides further information about the English language test requirement.

Declaring extenuating circumstances

If your ability to meet the entry requirements has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (eg you were awarded an unclassified/ungraded degree) or any other exceptional personal circumstance (eg other illness or bereavement), please refer to the guidance on extenuating circumstances in the Application Guide for information about how to declare this so that your application can be considered appropriately.

References

You will need to register three referees who can give an informed view of your academic ability and suitability for the course. The How to apply section of this page provides details of the types of references that are required in support of your application for this course and how these will be assessed.

Supporting documents

You will be required to supply supporting documents with your application. The How to apply section of this page provides details of the supporting documents that are required as part of your application for this course and how these will be assessed.

Selection Process

Interviews in person or by other means may form part of the admissions process.

If you are applying for part-time study and invited to attend an interview, you may be asked about your ability to commit sufficient time to study and fulfill all elements outlined in the course description (e.g., completing coursework and assessments and attending course and University events and modules).

Offer conditions for successful applications

If you receive an offer of a place at Oxford, your offer will outline any conditions that you need to satisfy and any actions you need to take, together with any associated deadlines. These may include academic conditions, such as achieving a specific final grade in your current degree course. These conditions will usually depend on your individual academic circumstances and may vary between applicants. Our 'After you apply' pages provide more information about offers and conditions.

Benefits of DPhil in Engineering Science at University of Oxford 2025

The successful applicant who is offered a place on this course will be offered a fully funded scholarship, covering all course fees for the duration of their course and a living stipend.

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University Of Oxford on evision.ox.ac.uk to apply

Your application should contain the following:

1. Proposed field and title of research project
2. Proposed supervisor
3. Referees:
4. Three overall, of which at least one must be academic
5. Official transcript(s)
6. CV/résumé
7. Research proposal:
8. A minimum of 1,000 words, up to a maximum of 1,500 words

For more details, visit University of Oxford Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

August 22, 2025

Application Link(s)

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