Overview

This Computing programme offered by Imperial provides opportunities for original research across a broad range of computing disciplines. Candidates join specialist research groups and investigate complex scientific and technological challenges, contributing new knowledge through rigorous research while working within one of the UK's largest computer science departments.

Key Facts

Students become part of a research-intensive community supported by doctoral training centres, funded research projects, industry partnerships, and scholarship opportunities. Research is organised around multiple thematic areas and encourages collaboration across disciplines, enabling candidates to engage with emerging technologies and real-world applications that shape the future of computing.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
AI for Healthcare
Safe and Trusted Artificial Intelligence
High-Performance Embedded Systems
Distributed Systems
Computer Science Research
Computational Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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69

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 87 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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125

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100

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

We have a wide variety of scholarships for PhD students, including funding from research councils, research projects, industry, and teaching scholarships. More than 80% of our PhD students receive funding.

Applicants are expected to have a First Class or Distinction Masters level degree, or equivalent, in a relevant scientific or technical discipline, such as computer science or mathematics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32300 GBP / year

≈ 32300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.