Prospective postgraduates
We offer postgraduates a wide range of PhD research opportunities and our departmental research illustrates our commitment to using mathematics to study real-world problems of direct engineering, scientific or industrial relevance.
Taught programmes and doctoral training centres
PhD by research
The department is committed to internationally leading academic research
- Each year there are a number of specifically funded projects.
- We offer up to three PhD studentships to home or EU students, these can be funded by sources including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Doctoral Training Accounts and University of Bristol Scholarships. Overseas (non-EC) students may also be eligible provided they can obtain other funds to cover the difference between home and overseas student fees.
- Early application is recommended.
You can find details on how to apply in our postgraduate prospectus.
Interested candidates can find further information in the Postgraduate Prospectus, or contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office with general enquiries. We also welcome direct informal enquiries to a potential research supervisor.
General information for postgraduate students
