Computer Science and Informatics

Entry requirements

For entry requirements for this course, please visit: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/computer-science-and-informatics

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

Studying for a PhD or MPhil at the Cardiff School of Computer Science and Informatics offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school.

Join a strong and internationally recognized research community, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of computer science and informatics.

Our research aims to extend current knowledge and develop the computing systems of the future. The technologies we rely on today, such as the web, smartphones, and databases, are the result of past research in these fields.

At Cardiff, researchers are actively working on emerging areas like computer graphics, data mining, and intelligent mobile systems. We anticipate that this research will lead to new applications and systems that benefit areas such as healthcare, environmental science, security, and business.

Undertaking research in computer science and informatics is both stimulating and demanding. You'll have the chance to collaborate with our experienced research staff, who are leading experts in their respective fields. Their work is disseminated through publications, editorial roles in international journals, external examination, consultancy, and successful research funding acquisition.

Information for international students

With over 8,500 international students from more than 130 countries, you will be joining a diverse and inspiring academic community.

For further information about our English language requirements, please visit https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

For information about fees and funding, please visit: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/computer-science-and-informatics