Prospective Research Students
Study alongside world-leading researchers and pave the way to a successful career.
Achieve your research ambitions at Newcastle
A research degree from Newcastle opens the door to many opportunities. It’s your chance to study at a centre for world-leading research.
Our great minds are working on solutions to make life better for people across the globe. Your PhD could help us have even more impact.
Study at a top UK university
We’re a world top 150 university (QS World University Rankings 2020), with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.
You can rest assured that future employers will value your PhD from Newcastle.
Research shows we're one of the UK universities that top graduate employers target the most (The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research).
Support for your personal and professional growth
Through our Doctoral College, you’ll get all the support you need to learn and grow. This includes:
- a personalised research development programme, with workshops tailored to your academic and career goals
- career consultations, workshops and coaching
- opportunities to take part in competitions and events
- we offer each student a personalised training needs analysis as well as researcher development training
Everything you need to make it happen
Explore PhD opportunities, funding and how to apply. Or learn more about our research culture and impact. Find everything you need by following the links below.