About this course
University of Essex offers PhD Computer Science as a 6-year doctoral Masters Degree (Research) programme in Computer Science. Based in Colchester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £20,625 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 82. Intakes run across 3 windows (Autumn (October), 2026 and Spring (January), 2027…).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A good honours degree, or international equivalent, in: Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Computer Networks; Computer Games; Computing; Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunication Engineering; Information Engineering; Automation; Mechatronic Engineering; Mathematics or Physics.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (October), 2026
- ▸Spring (January), 2027
- ▸Summer (April), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
