OpenFieldCambridge MPhil in Advanced Computer Science (ACS)
Intensive 9-month taught and research master's degree preparing graduates for doctoral research, comprising advanced specialized modules and an individual 4-month research project under faculty mentorship.
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 or Mathematics with exceptional quantitative mastery.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 overall with minimum 7.0 in each section.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Extensive coursework background in compilers, algorithms, formal logic, and machine learning.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university faculty instructors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for Cambridge Trust merit bursaries and international college awards
- Application fee
- £75 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £42,216 for overseas international students; £15,921 for UK home students.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 3, 2026 (Priority funding deadline; final close February 25, 2027)
- 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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