Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
You can begin a PhD on the 1st of any month. We accept completed applications up to just before the start of semester, but we advise early application.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Overview
Key facts
- As a PhD student researching Computing Science at the University of Stirling, you'll benefit from the support and expertise of leading academics who encourage you to think outside the box and tackle real problems affecting industry and society.
- The contributions of our postgraduate researchers play a vital role in our work, and we welcome applications from anyone who shares our passion for making a positive impact through Computing Science research.
Programme Structure
Our research themes are:
- Optimisation techniques (particularly meta-heuristic) where we apply applications to model parameter fitting, automated software engineering, scheduling problems
- Data-driven predictive modelling that melds traditional mathematical modelling with computational and data analytic approaches
- Vision and image processing where we devise new methods for extracting useful information from imaging data
- Food security is a major application area for data-driven predictive modelling, in combination with data science, remote sensing and image processing. This included work on strategies for controlling pest and disease spread
- Improving health and well-being where we use data science, image and sensor processing and predictive modelling for understanding health risks and providing solutions
- Cybersecurity for multimedia: to ensure legitimacy of electronic data, particularly images and videos
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
General entry requirements for our research degree programmes are:
- An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
- If your first language is not English you're required to show English language competency equivalent to the minimum level of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you — Non-residents): 49,827 AUD / year ≈ 26,500 GBP / year
- Domestic (Applies to you — Citizens or residents): 9,413 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Living costs
Stirling, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computing Science.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- University of Stirling International Study Centre Progression Scholarships — Provided by university, Grant 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (Junhua Li)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based (Boustany Foundation)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Amber Scholar)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO))
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)