Overview
Over the last decade, the wider team of the Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS programme has successfully supervised over 100 PhD students. These students are in great demand and have been quickly employed by companies such as Adarga, Arm, BAE Systems, BBC, BBVA, Cray, Dyson, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, Google, Hargreaves Lansdown, Intel, Philips, Redhat, Sony, Swiss Re, Toshiba & the UK Government.
Key facts
University of Bristol is a leading international institution, providing education and training from foundation years through to advanced postgraduate training. Compass CDT is based in the School of Mathematics (Faculty of Science), which was ranked in the most recent national research assessment exercise REF2021 4th in the UK. Overall, the University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK, with a remarkable 94% of its research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Bayesian Modelling and Computation
- Bioinformatics and Genetics
- Cybersecurity
- High-Dimensional and Highly-Structured Data
- High Performance Computing
- Imaging
- Information Theory
- Longitudinal Data
- Machine Learning and AI
- Medical Sciences and Causality
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom
1,429-2,400 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- British Council scholarships for Women - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Scholarships - Provided by university - Grant: 13000 GBP - Deadline: 10 Apr 2027
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries - Provided by university - Grant: 2500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries - Provided by university - Grant: 500 GBP - Deadline: 31 Jul 2027
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Provided by university - Grant: 21805 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 09 Dec 2026
- Sanctuary Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni discount - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders - Provided by university - Grant: 500 GBP - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- The Bob Savage Memorial Fund - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
- Chevening Scholarships - Provided by university - Grant: 1450 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: 1552 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: 58 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Graduation gown discount - Provided by university - Merit-based - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Think Big Scholarships for international students - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - U.S. government - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - Merit-based - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 19 Oct 2026
- Martingale Scholarship - Independent provider - Need-based - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider - Merit-based - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider - Merit-based - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - Merit-based - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - Merit-based - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - Merit-based - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - Merit-based - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - Need-based - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Independent provider - Need-based - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Grant: Not specified - Deadline: Not specified