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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Queen's University Belfast

36 months
Duration
25600 GBP/year
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About

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) at Queen's University Belfast aims to enhance the way we use technology in communication, data science, computing systems, cyber security, power electronics, intelligent control, and many related areas.

Overview

You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from

over 40 countries worldwide; we supervise students undertaking research in key areas of electronics and electrical engineering, including: power electronics,robotics, wireless communications, cybersecurity and sensor-based systems. 

Features 

  • As part of a lively community of over 100 full-time and part-time research Electrical Engineering and Computer Science students at Queen's University Belfast you’ll have the opportunity to develop your research potential in a vibrant research community that prioritises the cross-fertilisation of ideas and innovation in the advancement of knowledge.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Research within the School is organised into research themes.
  • ECIT brings together, in one building, internationally recognised research groups specialising in key areas of advanced digital and communications technology.
  • Electric Power and Energy Systems research is focused on problems related to distributed sources of energy and their integration into power networks. 
  • The cluster is a member of the IET Power Academy and is a major collaborator on all-island energy research.
  • SoCaM is dedicated to the design of advanced, integrated, high-speed wireless and couples activities in High Frequency Electronics, System-on-Chip, Signals and Systems and Digital Signal Processing, and for Gigabit/sec wireless.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

If you want to apply for postgraduate funding, you should check the School/Institute webpage for information on the deadlines.

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.
  • International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    25600 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 25600 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s University/China Scholarship Council Phd Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s Business School Scholarship for Middle East and North Africa
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen’s Business School Scholarship For Latin America
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Family Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Business School Awards
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s Business School Scholarship For North America
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen's Business School Scholarship For South East Asia
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
The Queen’s Business School Scholarship for South East Asia Scholarship For South Asia
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Office Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Into Progressors Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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