Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science and Informatics)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$30,645 /Yr
£22,700 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $30645 (GBP 22700) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $16551 (GBP 12260) |
| Food | $4319 (GBP 3199) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $33008 (GBP 24450) |
| 2021 | $39115 (GBP 28974) |
Important Dates
Admission takes place on first-come, first-served basis, so apply as early as possible.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University is a 3 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 5 years.
- The start date of the program is in the month of January, April, July, and October.
- The research covers a number of evolving, state-of-the-art topics and a longstanding, strong, and dynamic research culture.
- Research in the school is organized into three Research Groups:
- Complex systems
- Data and knowledge engineering
- Visual computing.
- Each one is led by a distinguished professor and is made up of academic staff, research assistants, and research students.
- The areas of research are:
- Data privacy and cybersecurity
- Distributed and parallel systems
- Human factors technology
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
- Social computing
- Text and data mining
- Quantum technologies and engineering.
- Over the course of the study, research students will publish a number of papers and attend conferences that will help them work towards their thesis.
- Students attend a program of seminars given by invited speakers, as well as seminars are given by specialist research group members.
- Each year students attend training events that develop their skills by presenting posters and talks on their own project.
- The progress is monitored at 6 monthly intervals, with an annual review to ensure progress is at the appropriate level.
- This postgraduate research program will prepare students for a career as a leading academic or in an industrial research and development role.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or a master's degree, in computing or a related subject from a recognized university.
- Applicants with appropriate professional experience are also considered. Degree-level mathematics (or equivalent) is required for research in some project areas.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
- Students will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
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Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Two Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for the students are:
- Software Developer
- Lecturer
- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Software Architect
- Technical Consultant
- IT Specialist, and Support Analyst.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Overseas Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,790/Yr$15,400 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based | |
| BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,350/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 4,192/Yr$3,105 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Monica Cole Research Grant | Scholarship per student$ 1,350/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Amber Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,250/Yr$15,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based |
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