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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Computer Science

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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4 yearsDuration
£41,304Per Year (Intl)
£10,878Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the PhD Computer Science at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD is the primary research degree that can be taken in the Department of Computer Science and Technology. The Cambridge PhD is a three to four-year programme of individual research on a topic agreed by the student and the Department, under the guidance of a staff member as the student's supervisor. All research students are admitted to read for the PhD degree on a probationary basis and will be registered for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in the first instance. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £63,500 within three years, and a 99% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Computer Science
Doctoral Research Supervision and Planning
Research Ethics and Integrity in Computing
Academic Writing and Thesis Preparation
Specialist Topics in Computer Science
Teaching and Communication Skills for Researchers
Postgraduate Research Seminar Series
Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementAll research students are admitted to read for the PhD degree on a probationary basis and will be registered for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in the first instance.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£41,304

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£165,216

Home Student Fee

£10,878

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge offers Computer Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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