Overview

If you are interested in joining us to undertake Computer Science Research PhD research at King's College London, you should identify topics and academic staff in your area of interest. If you cannot find your chosen topic or area on our individual research section or subgroup pages, contact a relevant member of academic staff for further information and then follow the application procedure..

Key facts:

This is a medium-sized department with many internationally recognised researchers and visiting academics, large groups of PhD students, research assistants, national and international projects, collaborations with other departments and the School as well as links with industry. We offer an exciting environment and excellent opportunities for research.

Programme Structure

Programme structure:

The department provides MSc specialist courses that you can attend; School and College induction courses; a week of training per year in transferable and research skills and the opportunity to attend one week EPSRC sponsored courses on career prospects for research students. There is also a centrally provided programme of computing and related skills training.

The research students are also encouraged to submit papers to conferences, and we try to provide financial support for them to travel to present their papers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 93 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in computer science or a closely related subject, and a good background in the area of intended research.

Applicants who do not meet the undergraduate requirements but have or are currently studying an additional Masters with Merit in computer science or relevant subject may be considered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32400 GBP / year

≈ 32400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7500 GBP / year

≈ 7500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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