About this course
Cranfield University offers Doctor of Philosophy in Manufacturing and Materials as a 3-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Manufacturing Engineering. Based in Cranfield, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £22,620 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 92. Intakes run across 4 windows (September, 2026 and June, 2027…).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
PhD applicants are required to hold a first or upper second class UK Bachelor’s degree, a taught Master’s degree, or an equivalent international qualification (find out whether your qualification meets our requirements by visiting our International Student page).In addition to meeting our entry requirements we also require you to submit a research proposal – outlining the research you would like to carry out. This needs to:Formulate and define a clear, interesting research question or problem.Establish the relevance and value of the proposed research question in the context of current academic thinking, highlighting its originality and significance. We expect you to have read some relevant literature in the area that you are planning to research and to provide a review of this.Outline the methodology you propose to use to carry out your research, including the data sources and source material you plan to use.Suggest what you hope to discover at the end of your research and what new areas it might open up (your contribution)Provide a provisional timeline for your researchYour proposal should demonstrate to us and your potential supervisor your interest and your potential to carry out independent research
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸September, 2026
- ▸June, 2027
- ▸June, 2026
- ▸January, 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
