Quantum Informatics (UoE lead with Heriot-Watt, Oxford, UCL, Strathclyde) (PhD with Integrated Study) - 4 Years (Full time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Quantum Informatics (UoE lead with Heriot-Watt, Oxford, UCL, Strathclyde) (PhD with Integrated Study) - 4 Years (Full time)
Doctoral · Computing
About this programme
Quantum informatics brings about the potential for unprecedented problem-solving capability and transformative networking and communications. In the words of the World Economic Forum: “Quantum computing is real, and organisations need to take notice now”. However, there are barriers to innovation through quantum informatics. Industrial, governmental and scientific organisations currently lack the knowledge to realise quantum advantage in practice, and there are fundamental knowledge gaps in quantum software architecture. As such, the Quantum Informatics CDT (QI CDT)
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 4 years · Full-time: 4 years
- Tuition
- £34,800 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- 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