MPhil in Advanced Computer Science
University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom
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University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom
MPhil in Advanced Computer Science
Postgraduate · Computing
About this programme
The aim of the course is to provide preparation appropriate for undertaking a PhD programme in computer science. Students select five taught modules from a wide range of advanced topics in computer science from networking and systems measurements to category theory, and topics in natural language processing. Additionally, students take a mandatory, ungraded course in research skills which includes core and optional topics. Students also undertake a research project over two terms and submit a project report in early June. Research topic selection and planning occurs in the first term and the w
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 9 months
- English
- IELTS 7.5 · TOEFL iBT 107
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- October, Summer, Winter
- Deadline
- 26 February 2026
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (28)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Jardine Foundation Scholarship (Jardine Oxford & Cambridge Schemes)Fully funded
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CambridgeFully funded
- Gates Cambridge ScholarshipFully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Beit Cambridge ScholarshipFully funded
- Bhutan King's Scholarship at the University of CambridgeFully funded