Computer Science PhD
University of Surrey
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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OCT-26

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4 Years

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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JUL-26

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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JAN-26

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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OCT-26

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8 Years

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Our PhD research programme provides you with the opportunity to study a wide range of computer science topics. These include technologies and systems for securing online businesses and our lives, technologies inspired by nature for solving complicated real-world problems in areas such as transport and health, and real-world applications of advanced technologies in cyber security and machine learning. Our expert supervisors, highly rated research activities and excellent facilities mean you’ll ...Read more

Our PhD research programme provides you with the opportunity to study a wide range of computer science topics. These include technologies and systems for securing online businesses and our lives, technologies inspired by nature for solving complicated real-world problems in areas such as transport and health, and real-world applications of advanced technologies in cyber security and machine learning. Our expert supervisors, highly rated research activities and excellent facilities mean you’ll be a specialist in your field by the time you complete your PhD. Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS), led by the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, is one of only 19 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research recognised by the UK government. It is particularly strong in interdisciplinary research with subject areas including electrical and electronic engineering, biomedical sciences, psychology, business, sociology and law. We also have strong ties with global research institutes, such as the University of Oxford, Microsoft Research Cambridge, KU Leuven (Belgium), McMaster University (Canada) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) for joint PhD projects. Many PhD projects are undertaken in collaboration with industrial partners. We strive to excel in our research, with many members of staff publicly recognised as experts in their respective fields.

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36/279
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29th
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19th
What students say
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Riddhiman
12 Dec 25

One of the great universities near London. Education is UpToDate and great student support available! Although overall good things, costs seem high..Read more

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Alexandre
03 Dec 25

The campus is functional and has good spaces, if a tad ugly and inaccessible. There are tons of support options, but all sadly hidden behind an AWEFUL one surrey ticket..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification).

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£5,006 per year

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£27,200 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

£27,200 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

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Riddhiman
12 Dec 25
Cyber Security with Professional Postgraduate Year MSc
One of the great universities near London. Education is UpToDate and great student support available! Although overall good things, costs seem high...
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Alexandre
03 Dec 25
Computer Science PhD
The campus is functional and has good spaces, if a tad ugly and inaccessible. There are tons of support options, but all sadly hidden behind an AWEFUL one surrey ticket...
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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