Ph.D Computer Science at University Of Cambridge, Cambridge Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

University of Cambridge, Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] in Computer Science, Eligibility, Application Deadline, Fee Details & Scholarships

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

$78,754 /Yr

£58,336 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Class Start Date for Winter 2026 Intake - Jan 5, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$78754 (GBP 58336)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room Rent$13851 (GBP 10260)
Food$4617 (GBP 3420)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$50568 (GBP 37458)
2023$48159 (GBP 35673)
2021$60271 (GBP 44645)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Class Start Date for Winter 2026 Intake Jan 5, 2026
Class Start Date for Fall 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2025
Application Deadline for Fall 2025 Intake May 16, 2025
Application Deadline for Winter 2026 Intake Oct 2, 2025
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  • Duration: Full-time (3–4 years), Part-time (5–7 years).
  • Initial Phase (CPGS - Year 1): Research skills training, practical work, 10,000-word research report, and seminars.
  • Research Focus: No predefined coursework; independent research under faculty supervision.
  • Teaching Opportunity: Optional undergraduate teaching with training provided.
  • Final Submission: PhD thesis with a viva voce examination.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Requirement Type

Details

Department Name

 Department of Computer Science & Technology.

Academic Qualification

  • Minimum Qualification: UK First-Class (Equivalent GPA 3.7 – 4.0) Honours Degree or international equivalent.

  • Preferred Qualification: Master’s degree or postgraduate work (highly desirable).

  • Part-Time Applicants: Refer to the Department’s admissions guidance.

Country Specific Requirement

Bachelor's Degree (Professional Subjects, Ecctis-recognized)

  • 3 years: Business, Computer Applications, Statistics, Fine Arts, Laws (3-year PG) with 70% (CGPA 7.3/10).
  • 4 years: Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Technology with 70% (CGPA 7.3/10).
  • 5 years: Architecture, Laws (5-year), Ayurvedic/Medical with 70% (CGPA 7.3/10).

Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Well-Ranked Institution) with 70% (CGPA 7.3/10).

Bachelor (Hons) from Ashoka University with 3.7/4.

For First-Class Requirement: Same degrees as above but with

  • 75% (CGPA 8.0/10) for Professional/B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.
  • 3.9/4 for Ashoka University.

English Proficiency Test

  • IELTS (Academic): Overall: 7.5, Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Speaking 7.0.
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall: 110, Listening 25, Writing 25, Reading 25, Speaking 25,
  • CAE (Cambridge Advanced English): Overall 193 (no element lower than 185, Grade A, B and Language Centre assessment required).
  • CPE (Cambridge Proficiency English): Overall 200 (no element lower than 185, Grade A, B, or C).

Required Documents

  • Completed Application Form.
  • Academic Transcripts.
  • Degree Certificates.
  • Personal Statement.
  • References.
  • English Language Proficiency Test Scores.
  • CV/Resume.
  • Research Proposal (if have, but not Mandatory/Required).
  • Passport Copy

Application Form

Application Link

Application Fee  £ 0

Scores Required

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

110 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL


Ranking

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Engineering 6 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 68 in UK 2025)

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Engineering 4 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 37 in UK 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Cambridge Society Bombay Scholarship FundUp to ₹250,000Candidates from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa admitted to a University of Cambridge College for undergraduate, postgraduate, or short courses.
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Cambridge Scholarship 2024/25Covers international fees, maintenance, and student immigration health surchargePhD applicants from India (Full-time)
Cambridge Trust ScholarshipContribution towards University tuition feeInternational applicants for PhD programs in any subject at the University of Cambridge



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sharvari bhat
Apr 22, 2024 20:02

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Lagan Kapoor
May 3, 2024 00:24

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 1.4 L/Yr$100,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
The Dr. Manmohan Singh ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Irene Hallinan ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 13,500/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeAwards
Gates Cambridge ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 27,000/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Amber ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 20,250/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based

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