PhD Fusion Engineering CDT / Overview

Year of entry: 2026

Degree awarded
Postgraduate Research
Duration
TBA
Entry requirements

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For more information on entry requirements, please visit the website.

Full entry requirements

How to apply

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Programme options

Full-time Part-time Full-time distance learning Part-time distance learning
EngD Y N N N

Programme description

The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) is a 4-year EngD programme that will develop the UK ‘fusioneer’ community.

Working together with the Fusion Opportunities in Skills, Training Education & Research (FOSTER) programme at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the UK industry supply chain, we offer bespoke training for UK STEM graduates, to learn how to design, build and operate the first UK fusion energy power plant.

For further information, please visit the website.

Open days

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Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • EngD (full-time)
    UK students (per annum): Tuition fee TBC by UKRI
    International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Contact details

Department
Contact name
Fusion Engineering CDT
Email
School/Faculty overview

Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality.  Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science. .

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