OpenFieldUniversity of Cambridge PhD in Computer Science
Three to four-year doctoral research program inside the Cambridge Computer Laboratory at the William Gates Building, conducting frontier investigations in artificial intelligence, programming languages, security, and systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class UK Honours degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or closely related field.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 minimum in all components.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 2-to-3 page research proposal matching Department of Computer Science research themes.
- Recommendation letters
- Two strong academic referee letters and supervisor endorsement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Departmental EPSRC studentships and Cambridge Trust awards covering full fees plus London-equivalent stipend (£19,237 to £21,000/yr)
- Application fee
- £75 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition for funded students; standard overseas tuition £39,708/year.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 3, 2026 for main funding round consideration
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Cambridge documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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