Overview

Across our Centre for Future Transport and Cities, Centre for e-Mobility and Clean Growth, and Centre for Manufacturing and Materials we have a thriving student community who are integral to the success of everything we do and who contribute to our wide-ranging research portfolio.

Why study with us?

Opportunities to work with experts across a range of areas, including materials, manufacturing, human factors and digital technologies
World-class infrastructure and laboratories at Coventry University
Meeting global challenges by developing technology and manufacturing capability for zero-emissions powertrains
Advancing new transport solutions such as autonomous vehicles and technology to enable urban air mobility

Programme Structure

Main research themes include:

Design Ergonomics and Human Factors
Structure, systems and autonomy
Systems Security
Transport Safety and Simulation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Transportation Engineering

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
In the event of a first degree classification of less than 2:1, a Masters Degree in a relevant subject area will be considered as an equivalent.
The Masters must have been attained with minimum overall marks at merit level (60%)*. In addition, the dissertation or equivalent element in the Masters must also have been attained with a minimum mark of merit level (60%).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15780 GBP / year

≈ 15780 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5005 GBP / year

≈ 5005 GBP / year

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Future Transport and Cities.

Available Scholarships

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