Environmental Design and Engineering MPhil/PhD

Are you seeking to undertake a PhD in Environmental Design and Engineering? Our Environmental Design and Engineering MPhil/PhD is designed for graduates driven to make buildings, towns and cities more sustainable, healthier, more efficient and productive places to live.

Research excellence

You will join our vibrant research community, working to create a deeper understanding of the interactions between the built environment and health, human wellbeing, productivity, energy use and climate change. We are part of The Bartlett, ranked #1 for built environment studies in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Our faculty is where the UK’s most ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’ built environment research is undertaken in the UK (REF 2021).

Dedicated support

You will benefit from UCL’s Doctoral School, a cross-university support platform for our postgraduate research community. They are committed to enhancing your UCL research experience offering many resources, guidance, training opportunities and more to help you succeed.

Study in London - an international industry hub

London is home to major engineering, architecture and built environment firms, offering unrivalled networking opportunities. As a student, you'll benefit from our strong connections with industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, who frequently deliver guest lectures at our Institute. London is also the best city for students in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025).