OpenFieldUCL PhD in Computer Science
Three to four-year doctoral research program inside UCL's Department of Computer Science in Bloomsbury, investigating Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Cryptography, and Financial Computing.
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 Honours degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or closely related field.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 min band) or TOEFL iBT 96.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 2-to-3 page research statement matching Department of Computer Science research themes.
- Recommendation letters
- Two strong academic reference letters and endorsement from a potential supervisor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Departmental EPSRC studentships and industry partnerships covering full tuition plus London-weighted stipend (£21,237 to £24,000/yr)
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition for funded students; standard overseas tuition £38,300/year.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 for main autumn funding allocations
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University College London documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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