PhD Artificial Intelligence at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

We are actively seeking PhD students to join our cutting-edge research teams. With a distinguished reputation in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, we offer exceptional opportunities to work alongside world-recognized experts in multi-agent systems, natural language generation, machine learning, and blockchain. Our research has strong links with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Data and Artificial Intelligence, which explores applications of data science and artificial intelligence across domains, providing PhD students with opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines to push the boundaries of computing science.

Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes include Autonomous Agents (Agents at Aberdeen), Computational Linguistics in Aberdeen (CLAN), Cybersecurity and Privacy, Machine Learning (AberdeenML) and AI-enabled Healthcare.

Career pathways

A PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Aberdeen offers diverse career opportunities across academia, industry, and research institutions. Many graduates continue with academic careers in teaching AI, machine learning, data science, and pursuing research projects at universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for this programme must have at least a good Honours degree in a related subject or discipline.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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