PhD Computing at Imperial College London

Programme overview

The Department of Computing is one of the largest computer science departments in the UK and offers PhD research degrees, with around 50-70 applicants entering the PhD programmes each year. The Department provides up to 30 fully funded studentships per year for home and overseas students, and more than 80% of its PhD students receive funding.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Department of Computing | Intake: Applications accepted any time; deadlines for April and October 2027 entry: 1 October 2026, 1 December 2026, 1 February 2027, 1 April 2027 | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in computing under supervision; applicants to the main departmental degree select Computing Research, while the AI and Machine Learning degree is for applicants to the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Healthcare (AI4Health).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a First Class or Distinction Master's level degree, or equivalent, in a relevant scientific or technical discipline such as computer science or mathematics. Candidates with only a Bachelor's degree are not normally considered but may first take an MSc in the Department. Applications can be made at any time; overseas candidates needing funding are advised to apply by the October and December deadlines (funding notification dates 15 February, 15 April, 15 June and 15 July 2027). No application fee at present.

Intake: Applications accepted any time; deadlines for April and October 2027 entry: 1 October 2026, 1 Decemb

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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