Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- 2 - 4 years
- Part-time
- 48 months
- 4 - 6 years
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Apply all year round.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Computer Sciences
Overview
Established in 1983, our department has grown into a vibrant environment. In 2014 we became one of the top 10 computer science departments in the UK after 97% of our research was rated as world leading and internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework.
Features
- Computer Science at the University of Liverpool is research-driven and internationally renowned for its cutting-edge work.
- The 2014 Research Excellence Framework rated 97% of our research as being world-leading or internationally excellent, the highest proportion of any Computer Science department in the UK.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Algorithms, Complexity Theory and Optimisation
- Economics and Computation
- Networks and Distributed Computing
- Argumentation and Representation of Knowledge
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible, applicants should possess at least a 2:1 class Honours degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or in a related subject. Applications should indicate proposed research topics.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 47,861 AUD / year ≈ 25,350 GBP / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Additional Details
International:
- Full time: £25,350 or £32,200 per year depending on the research project
Living costs
Liverpool, United Kingdom
1,050-1,954 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- University of Liverpool - CONACYT — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China — Provided by university — Grant: 5000 GBP — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027