PhD Computing Science at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Computing Science at Aberdeen has world-leading research strengths across research groups focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Cybersecurity, with particular expertise in multi-agent systems, decision-making and automated reasoning, natural language generation and cybersecurity.

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), AI-enabled Healthcare and Human-Centred Computing.

Career pathways

From telecommunications to biotechnology and from gaming to cutting-edge medical research, the career options for PhD graduates are extremely diverse. Recent graduates from our department have transitioned into roles across various industry sectors, both locally in the UK and overseas.

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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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