Research courses

If you are interested in contributing to computer science then we offer individually tailored research projects as part of our PhD course. This will provide you with a unique experience in which you will study to become an expert in your chosen field.

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What we are researching

Cyber security

Nature inspired computing and engineering

Secure systems

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If you are interested in doing a PhD with us, please look at the interests of our Department's research groups and get in contact with an academic.

Computer Science PhD

Quantum Biology PhD

Studentships

Fully-funded PhD Studentships in Computer Science

Funding information:

UKRI stipend (£16,062 from October 2022) plus £3,000 per annum for full-time students; 50% of these amounts for part-time students. Tuition fees are also covered. £3,000, total, to support conference attendance and other relevant costs.

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Fully-funded PhD Studentships for specified projects in Computer Science

Funding information:

Each PhD studentship comes with UKRI stipend (£16,062 from October 2022), plus £3,000, per annum, and tuition fees covered, for 3.5 years full-time or 7 years, at half rates, part-time. A £3,000 budget is also provided for research expenses. This is for UK, and settled EU, candidates - international candidates are welcome to apply but will need to cover the difference between UK and overseas fees.

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Machine learning meets sequential Monte Carlo methods

Funding information:

UK tuition fees Enhanced UKRI stipend at £19,062 p.a. (2022/23 rate) Research Training Support at £1,000 p.a. Personal Computer (provided by the Department).

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Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.

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Doctoral College

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Researcher Development Programme

What our students say

Read our student profiles to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.

To date I have already had one joint paper published with researchers in the Netherlands and Germany, and I’m currently writing up another publication to submit soon.

Jorden Whitefield, PhD Computer Science

For me, one of the best things about continuing my studies at Surrey was the support I received from my supervisor, who has enabled me to achieve so much.

Anna Vartapetiance, PhD Computer Science