Faculty of Science and Engineering

About the Faculty of Science and Engineering

For more than 200 years, The University of Manchester has been pioneering change in science and engineering. From the splitting of the atom to the discovery of graphene, our focus has always been on fostering innovation that makes a genuine impact. Today, our commitment to research at the forefront of global change has seen Manchester ranked in the world top 10 for research impact for seven years running. *

Our belief in postgraduate research as an important part of this work can be seen throughout the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Key research centres such as the National Graphene Institute and the UK’s largest high-voltage laboratory are open to PhD projects, and we actively encourage links to industry partners in our programmes to help you apply your findings directly to science and engineering enterprises in the wider world. Our fully funded faculty and department scholarships reflect our commitment to helping foster research excellence regardless of circumstance.

We believe in research that makes an impact, and at the heart of all of it all is a diverse research community that is waiting to welcome the next generation of changemakers.

Applications are now open for two of our flagship funding opportunities. The School of Natural Sciences Diversity Scholarship and the School of Engineering Black Futures PhD Scholarship offer fully funded support – including tuition fees and living costs – for UK students from under-represented backgrounds. These programmes provide expert supervision, a connected research community, and tailored mentoring to help you thrive. If you’re ready to push boundaries and contribute to research with purpose, this is your opportunity to take the next step in an environment that values inclusion and ambition in equal measure.

*Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2019-2025.