Resource Efficient Future Cities PhD 36 months PHD Programme By Brunel University of London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,795 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Urban PlanningMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Resource Efficient Future Cities has current strengths in two streams of research:

  • energy use efficiency focuses on end-use energy demand by buildings and urban areas and its interactions with users
  • sustainable environmental development of buildings focuses on the theme of materials and construction methods.

We have substantial expertise in energy efficiency in buildings including natural ventilation and low energy cooling technologies, optimum integration of renewable and passive systems with active mechanical systems, the energy demand of urban buildings and mitigation/adaptation strategies, the use of natural, recyclable and smart materials in building construction and holistic approaches to sustainable development and infrastructure management. Investigations are carried out through a combination of field measurements and laboratory experimentation with the use of in-house and commercial software.

Find out about the exciting research we do: browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Resource Efficient Future Cities has current strengths in two streams of research:

  • energy use efficiency focuses on end-use energy demand by buildings and urban areas and its interactions with users
  • sustainable environmental development of buildings focuses on the theme of materials and construction methods.

We have substantial expertise in energy efficiency in buildings including natural ventilation and low energy cooling technologies, optimum integration of renewable and passive systems with active mechanical systems, the energy demand of urban buildings and mitigation/adaptation strategies, the use of natural, recyclable and smart materials in building construction and holistic approaches to sustainable development and infrastructure management. Investigations are carried out through a combination of field measurements and laboratory experimentation with the use of in-house and commercial software.

Find out about the exciting research we do: browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
59+
90+
The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1). An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face. Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement and a research statement.

17 Jul 2026
3 Years
Jan
Apr

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
24,795 GBP

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