Program Overview
- Degree: PhD
- Study mode: Full-time
- Duration: 3–4 years (36–48 months)
- Tuition: ~32,000 GBP/year (pay for 3 years only)
- Funding: CSC–KCL Joint PhD Scholarship (full tuition waiver, living stipend, travel, research funding; up to 48 months)
Research Areas
- Algorithmic Game Theory and Microeconomics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cryptography and Network Security
- AI Applications in Finance and Trading
Eligibility
- Academic background: Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field; strong computing skills; outstanding bachelor’s graduates may be considered (subject to evaluation)
- GPA: Master’s GPA ≥ 3.0 (UK: Merit)
- English proficiency: IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no section < 6.0) or TOEFL ≥ 92 (W ≥ 23, other sections ≥ 20)
- English waiver: Degree from English-instruction country may be exempt
- Letters of recommendation: 2 academic
Application Windows
- February entry: previous October deadline
- June entry: March deadline
- October entry: June deadline
Timeline (Fall cycle)
- First year: research methods training and coursework
- Second year: focus on personal research topic, attend seminars/workshops
- Ongoing: encouraged to attend international conferences, publish in top journals, join global research networks
Source URL
- TBD
Notes
- Application materials:
- English proficiency certificate
- Bachelor’s and master’s transcripts
- Academic CV
- Research proposal (1,500–2,000 words)
- Personal statement (≤ 2 pages)
- 2 academic recommendation letters
- CSC–KCL Joint PhD Scholarship: 100 places/year (all KCL PhD programs), up to 48 months, covers full tuition, living stipend (~1,800 EUR/month, subject to change), travel, research funding
- Application process: submit PhD application by December, unconditional KCL offer + CSC nomination by March 10, CSC online application March 10–April 1, results July onward