Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Thesis Based
Field of Study:
₹35.6 L/Yr
£33,972 /Yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 3-4 Years.
- This is an on-campus and research-based degree program.
- All research students are admitted to read for the PhD degree on a probationary basis and will be registered for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in the first instance.
- During this year students may do some additional coursework and will write a research report to form the foundation of the eventual PhD thesis. The CPGS will involve 4 components:
- Research skills training
- Practical work
- Research report of no more than 10,000 words
- Attendance at research workshops and research seminars
- At the end of the third term and on completion of the CPGS, students whose performance indicates that they would be able to complete a PhD in a reasonable time will be upgraded to PhD status.
- Students are expected to complete the substance of their research by the end of their third year, submitting their thesis then or within a few months.
- Research students in their first year will be expected to complete a series of 12 core and optional units from the Research Skills Program.
- Attendance is recorded in a logbook that is submitted at the same time as the first-year report and thesis proposal.
- The research areas of the program are:
- computer architecture and computer vision
- distributed systems
- graphics and human-computer interaction
- Machine learning
- natural language processing, networking, and wireless communication
- operating systems and virtualization
- Students in their second years will be expected to complete a further 8 optional units per annum from the Research Skills Programme.
- Research students are expected to attend research group seminars and discussion groups as well as regular Wednesday seminar series.
- Students will have the opportunity to present their research regularly throughout their studies in seminars, first-year, and second-year mini-conferences, summer schools, and research conferences both in the UK and abroad.
- Students may apply for some funding to attend conferences and workshops.
- The University of Cambridge ranks 6th for Computer Science program according to QS World University Rankings 2020.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹3564342 (GBP 33972) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | ₹1519871 |
| Total Cost | ₹1519871 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a UK first-class honors degree, or equivalent in a related field from a recognized institution.
- Or, students complete a master's degree from a recognized university.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized university.
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.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the program are:
- IT consultant
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Information systems manager
- Database administrator
- Multimedia programmer
- Systems analyst
- Games developer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per student₹ 5.9 L/Yr$5,624 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Irene Hallinan Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 6.2 L/Yr$5,886 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per student₹ 34.7 L/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific |
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