PhD in Machine Learning Systems (PhD with Integrated Study)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
PhD in Machine Learning Systems (PhD with Integrated Study)
Doctoral · Computing
About this programme
Machine Learning (ML) has a great impact on our daily lives. Developments in ML are built on improved systems that can train and generate increasingly powerful models. Systems design greatly impacts ML performance and capability. Major advancements are made when ML and systems are developed and optimised together. This is relevant across many industries such as: in-car systemsmedical devicesmobile phonessensor networkscondition monitoring systemshigh-performance computingthe creative industriespatient caresocial networkinghigh-frequency trading However, PhD training
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 4 years · Part-time: 8 years; Full-time: 4 years
- Tuition
- £34,800 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-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