Informatics: ICSA: Comp. Architecture, Compilation & System Software, Networks & Communication (PhD) (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Informatics: ICSA: Comp. Architecture, Compilation & System Software, Networks & Communication (PhD) (Full-time)
Doctoral · Computing
About this programme
Doctor of Philosophy programme in Informatics within the Institute for Computing Systems Architecture (ICSA); the prescribed period of study is 36 months full-time, assessed by a thesis and oral examination.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £34,800 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
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 (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Informatics Global PhD Scholarships (Informatics Graduate School Studentships)Fully funded · Round 1: 18 December 2025, 23:59 (2026 entry)
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds