Research courses
We offer individually tailored research projects as part of our PhD courses. This will provide you with a unique experience in which you will study to become an expert in your chosen field.
What we are researching
We have a number of research areas within each of the Department's research centres and groups.
Find a course
All of our postgraduate research students studying on one of the electronic engineering PhDs are members of a research centre within our department where they receive consistent support during their studies.
If you are interested in doing a PhD with us, please look at the interests of our Department's research groups and get in contact with an academic.
Quantum Biology studentships
The Leverhulme Quantum Biology Doctoral Training Centre (QB DTC) invites applications from excellent candidates for seven fully funded PhD studentships, covering fees and maintenance, for October 2019 entry.
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.
What our students say
Read our student profiles to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.
Seeing as this is my seventh year here at Surrey now, apparently I like the place! My ultimate goal is to work on human spaceflight missions, in either the mission concept or design stages.Ben Clewer, PhD Space Engineering
The opportunity to meet and work with people from such diverse backgrounds has given me different insights into research.Rebecca Allday, PhD Vision, Speech and Signal Processing
Facilities
<p>Our department has a wide range of facilities available for research into areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, security, energy conversion, space missions, healthcare and nanomaterials just to name a few.</p>
Find a supervisor
Open afternoon
Webinars
