Computer Science (4 Year Programme) MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Computing
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Computer Science (4 Year Programme) MPhil/PhD
Computer Science (4 Year Programme) MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
The PhD programme in UCL Computer Science is a rigorous 4-year programme where you will engage in cutting-edge research within leading research groups. Supervised by academics at the forefront of their fields, you will work on important and challenging problems in computer science, preparing you for a future in academia or industry.
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £34,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- October
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
- A UK Master's degree in a relevant discipline with Merit, or a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Work experience may also be taken into account.
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)
- Research Excellence ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 1 October 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- IOE - China Scholarship Council (CSC) ScholarshipFully 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