Belfast Met Centre of Excellence Cloud Computing Research Initiative

Applied technical research project benchmark-testing Kubernetes container performance, edge computing synchronization, and cloud zero-trust cybersecurity policies.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Degree or equivalent in software engineering, computer networks, or mathematics
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Research brief outlining microservices orchestration and serverless latency metrics
Recommendation letters: Academic or professional sponsor recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: £12,000 project grant and AWS/Azure enterprise sandbox access
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: Supported by Department for the Economy innovation grants

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026 (Winter review)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Belfast Metropolitan College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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