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20 PhD programmes in Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom

Robotics and Autonomous Systems
On the Robotics and Autonomous Systems PhD programme at University of Surrey you’ll study, design and build novel solutions and behaviours for robots and, in general, autonomous systems.

Mathematical Artificial Intelligence
This Mathematical Artificial Intelligence course from Lancaster University offers comprehensive research training focused on building mathematical approaches to address challenges in AI and dynamical systems modelling.

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Research topics covered in this Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents course at Bangor University include knowledge-based systems, logic, multi-agent systems, distributed systems, machine learning, data mining, computational linguistics, natural language processing, information theory and information retrieval.

Interactive Artificial Intelligence
The Interactive Artificial Intelligence programme from University of Bristol is training the next generation of innovators in human-in-the-loop AI systems, enabling them to responsibly solve societally important problems.

Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence
Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence is about bridging the gap between complex problem domains such as those found in science and research, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms and techniques that could be used to solve problems in those domains. University of Bristol offers the Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence programme.
Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
Making sense of human communication is at the heart of our work in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing at The Open University UK.
Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Our reputation for excellent research has been built over 60 years in the areas of Intelligent & Autonomous Systems, Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Flight & Flow Control Dynamics, Avionics Navigation & Control, Space Sciences Engineering and Modelling & Simulation. We offer a phd degree in Autonomous Systems and Connectivity at University of Glasgow.
Intelligent Healthcare
The Centre for Intelligent Healthcare (CIH) at Coventry University is recognised for pioneering research in the areas of developing innovative healthcare technologies and devices, AI-empowered healthcare solutions, and digital health interventions with scientific and socioeconomic impacts to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Biomedical AI
An integrated PhD pathway combining cutting-edge AI with deep expertise in biomedical data and real-world translation, delivered within a globally leading research environment. Designed for ambitious candidates from diverse backgrounds, it prepares future leaders across academia, healthcare, and the life sciences industry. The Biomedical AI programme is offered at University of Warwick.
Environmental Intelligence
Environmental Intelligence at The University of Exeter is a multidisciplinary area of research that provides the meaningful insight required for individuals, businesses and policy-makers to address the challenges associated with environmental change.
Decision Making for Complex Systems
Decision Making for Complex Systems at University of Cambridge is a programme offered in conjunction with the University of Manchester that aims to enable students to develop new fundamental AI capabilities in the context of a diversity of complex systems.
Computational Social Science
Computational Social Science research at The Open University UK targets the enhancement of critical societal issues through the use of Artificial Intelligence solutions.
Data Science and Extended Intelligence
Data Science and Extended Intelligence at The Open University UK goes beyond efficient data infrastructure and engineering, it studies data empowered human processes that lead to smarter, fairer, more sustainable and equitable ways of living.
Artificial Intelligence
University of Essex offers research supervision for the PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all areas related to AI including explainable AI, generative AI, analytics and data science, natural language and information processing, games and AI future health, and technology and theoretical AI.
Computing and Electronic Systems
The PhD Computing and Electronic Systems from University of Essex of is concentrated in the following principal research areas: biometrics, evolutionary-fuzzy systems, neuro-genetic systems, computational intelligence and games, embedded systems, intelligent inhabited environments and robotics.
Robotics and AI for Net Zero
The Robotics and AI for Net Zero programme offered by University of Oxford is run by the Universities of Manchester, Glasgow and Oxford. It trains the next generation of engineers in the robotics and AI (RAI) technologies needed to support the UK's net zero agenda.
Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence at University of Cambridge will train the next generation of AI researchers, technologists, and leaders in the development of human-centred, human-compatible, responsible and socially and globally beneficial AI technologies.
Fundamentals of AI
The Fundamentals of AI programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based DPhil course focused on foundational AI, machine learning, and computational statistics. Students will help shape the future of AI and Machine Learning with a view to real-world impact.
Computer Science
The research activity and supervision for our standard three-year PhD Computer Science, at University of Essex is concentrated in the following principal research areas: artificial intelligence, biologically inspired architectures, educational technology, e-learning, natural and evolutionary computation, natural language engineering, software agents and software engineering.
AI-Enabled Digital Accessibility (ADA)
The AI-Enabled Digital Accessibility (ADA) programme from University of Surrey supports pioneering research in merging AI advancements with human expertise - to improve digital accessibility for all, regardless of age, language, cognitive and sensory abilities.