PhD Information and Communication Systems at University of Surrey

Programme overview

The University of Surrey’s Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), home of the 5G/6G Innovation Centre (5G/6GIC), is the one of the UK’s major academic research centres specialising in information and communications technology. Our strong track record in research includes high-quality publications, patents and world-class implementations. We’re heavily involved in collaborative research across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas, funded by governments and industry.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: April 2027, July 2027, October 2027, January 2028 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

It normally takes three to four years of full-time study to complete this PhD. Your research can be based on a topic of your choice, or may be dictated by industry sponsorship or government funding. On our Information and Communication Systems PhD programme, you’ll be assigned two supervisors, who’ll guide you through your studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification). IELTS Academic 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, April 2027 start; non-September starts attract a pro-rata fee in the year of entry Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, April 2027 start; non-September starts attract a pro-rata fee in the year of entry Source

Intake: April 2027, July 2027, October 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/doctoral-college/prospective-postgraduate-researchers/application-guidance

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