Study

Doing a PhD with us will allow you to test the cutting-edge of science and make new discoveries using our excellent facilities.

What we are researching

Electric and hybrid electric vehicles

Tyre dynamics

Vehicle dynamics

Find a course

Find out more about applying to Surrey.

Automotive Engineering PhD

Robotics and Autonomous Systems PhD

What our students say

Victor Mazzilli

Automotive Engineering PhD

It’s a friendly and collaborative environment. We work mostly in a wide and comfortable office and, occasionally, we have the opportunity to run experiments with real cars or in the test rig lab.

Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.