Visual Computing (PhD/MPhil)
Cardiff University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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APR-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of visual computing will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators. Distinctive features Our longstanding, strong and dynamic research culture has given rise to our international reputation for world-class research. The School supports work in this area with a substantial investment in research facilities and infrastructure. Vibrant research culture that includes ...Read more

Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of visual computing will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators. Distinctive features Our longstanding, strong and dynamic research culture has given rise to our international reputation for world-class research. The School supports work in this area with a substantial investment in research facilities and infrastructure. Vibrant research culture that includes School and themed seminar programmes and conference/travel opportunities. Dedicated support and training to boost your research-themed knowledge and skills. We have extensive experience in many areas of computer vision, image and video processing. We are working closely with the Schools of Psychology, Engineering, Dentistry and Medicine, and we also collaborate with industrial partners, including Renishaw, Airbus, British Aerospace, Welsh Rugby Union, local Police forces, councils and health services.

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11/279
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SR
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06 Mar 25

As a student at Cardiff University, I love the supportive learning environment, top-quality teaching, and great facilities. The campus is modern, and the lecturers are really..Read more

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Joshua
05 Mar 25

Campus etc. are nice but teaching wise the school of computer science is quite weak organisation wise and some of the course management is a little..Read more

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As a student at Cardiff University, I love the supportive learning environment, top-quality teaching, and great facilities. The campus is modern, and the lecturers are really...
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Cardiff University
Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cathays  0.1 miles away
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