Study DPhil in Computer Science at University of Oxford in the UK, Computer Science

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

About the course: The DPhil in Computer Science is an advanced research degree, awarded for a significant (new) contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the field of computer science. The degree will introduce you to cutting edge research, while you study in a beautiful, historic setting that is both student- and family-friendly.You will work with world-class experts in their field. Supervision is available in areas corresponding to the department’s research themes. Cross-disciplinary work corresponding to more than one theme, or involving researchers from other departments or from industry, is also possible. The course combines individual supervision with a selection of lecture courses, transferable skills training and opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research activities. During your study at Oxford, the department hopes to share with you some of the excitement about the topics the department investigates, and of the understanding the department has gained from research into basic theory and by industrial collaboration. The development of computer science at Oxford has been heavily supported by research grant funding from the government, EU and science foundations, as well as donations and sponsorship from the department's industrial partners. The department is committed to offering you the best supervision and to providing a stimulating research environment. The DPhil normally takes three to four years of full-time study to complete. You are expected to continue working outside of the University terms with an annual holiday of approximately eight weeks.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£34,700.00 (US$ 44,813) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Oxford

University Offices,

Wellington Square,

Oxford,

Oxfordshire,

OX1 2JD, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or a strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a four-year undergraduate degree (to the level of a master's degree) in a relevant subject, or a first-class or a strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a three-year BSc/BA degree and a master's degree with distinction in a relevant subject. For the qualifications above, relevant subjects typically include computer science or mathematics. Students require either a distinction in a master's or a four-year undergraduate degree. A four-year sandwich degree with one year spent in industry is not an acceptable equivalent. Please note that entrance to the course is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.5 out of 4.0.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.