PhD in Environmental Science in the United Kingdom

61 phd programmes in environmental science at 16 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,433 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,433 USD and 27,832 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Environmental Science programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Agroforestry Bangor University PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Renewable Materials Bangor University PhD —
PhD in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Bangor University PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Soil and Environmental Science Bangor University PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Understanding how reservoirs influence riverine ecosystem health: investigating ecosystem health in a changing climate Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Conservation Bangor University PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC) University of Bristol PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Clean Energy PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 25,252 USD
PhD in Array based multi-analyte sensing: investigating ecosystem health in a changing climate Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Simulation and optimisation of large scale floating solar platforms for near shore locations PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 27,299 USD
PhD in Sustainable Environmental and Water Management Abertay University PhD —
PhD in Renewable energy generation from waste: adoption pathways, drivers, and obstacles for the uptake of biogas production technology in communities Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Environmental Science The University of Manchester PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Environmental Intelligence University of Exeter, England PhD 26,500 USD
Phd Environment And Health Brunel University London PhD 33,844 USD
PhD in Environmental Research PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research) University of Glasgow PhD 45,331 USD
PhD in Material degradation study of heat-exchanger materials and coatings for renewable energy PhD Cranfield University, England PhD 24,569 USD
PhD in Pollination Precision Phenotypic Specialisation And Species Diversification In Triggerplants (phd) University of Portsmouth PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Plastic Accountability Making The Plastic Industry Circular University of Portsmouth PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Climate Change and Environment University of Exeter, England PhD —
PhD in Air Quality Assessment And Decarbonization Modeling For Portsmouth International Port Utilising Environmental Drones And Digital Twins (phd) University of Portsmouth PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Offshore Renewable Energy University of Exeter, England PhD —
PhD in Critiquing Screen And Digital Media Representations Of Multilateral Environmental Agreements And Negotiations University of Portsmouth PhD 28,364 USD
PhD in Assessing Air Water And Sediment Impacts Of Shore Power Port Decarbonisation At The Uks First Multi Berth System University of Portsmouth PhD 24,433 USD

Specialisations within environmental science

Environmental Science 41 Environmental Studies 6 Renewable Energy 6 Conservation 4 Ecology 3 Environmental Management 1

Universities for environmental science in the United Kingdom

PhD in Environmental Science in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many environmental science programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
61 environmental science phd programmes at 16 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a environmental science degree in the United Kingdom cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in environmental science in the United Kingdom is 24,433 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,433 USD and 27,832 USD per year.
Can I study environmental science in the United Kingdom in English?
Yes — 100% of the environmental science programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (61 of 61).

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