PhD Computing Science and Informatics

Studying Ph.D. of Computing Science and Informatics in London South Bank University in London:

  The international and UK applicants who want to study computing science and informatics at the doctoral level with the research-based and self-learning method of education at London South Bank University can apply to study full-time or part-time depending on their free time and work schedule, also this program is on the Southwark Campus at this university in the part-time or full-time mode of education, however, this university has a different study plan for those applicants who cannot attend the university and want to get their Ph.D. degree from a distance, also the distance learning duration is six years (the same as the part-time duration), thus, the students who are working in their home country and do not want to leave their jobs can apply to study at this university and get a valuable certificate after graduation to improve their job position. On the other hand, the graduates can use the help of employability services of LSBU and find a proper and related job while studying or after graduation in the UK or the global industry because they will acquire research skills and can use their transferable skills to find new ways of looking at various issues and possible errors and find the best solution for each of them, therefore, they can be the most reliable and functional people in a UK company or the global industry, also the tuition fee for international applicants is much higher than the UK students, for example, the full-time international applicants must pay £15400 per year and £47350 for the entire course, while the UK ones must pay £4670 for each year and £15160 for the whole program, also the part-time applicants must pay £4670 per academic year and £24500 for the complete program in computing science and informatics, furthermore, you can contact us for more detailed information on this specific study program at London South Bank University in the UK.  

Admission Requirements of Ph.D. in Computing Science and Informatics:

  The international and local applicants who want to enter this program must have an honors degree 2,1, a relevant master’s degree, a research proposal (maximum 1,000 words), at least two academic references, and proof of the qualifications, also the applicants must have an interview with their potential supervisor who will help them during their educational period at this university, however, the global students must use the international application system of the London South Bank University (LSBU) to apply for this course, on the other hand, the university will look through the applicants’ work and study experience and review their cases, also the applicants will have an interview with the university which will take about six to eight weeks, and if they are successful in this interview, they can enter this course in the next enrolment date. Furthermore, all the students who study at any level at London South Bank University are treated the same after graduation and the university will help them find a proper and related job in global or local job markets according to their grades, achievements, projects, work experience, and other critical markers before and during their study period, above all, the applicants who want to take internships must apply one month earlier on 30 May for Autumn Semester, 15 October for Spring Semester, the application deadline for this program is likely to open soon in the specific time as every year.  

Student housing of London South Bank University

  This university offers accommodation to all international students, and because this university is in the heart of London, the students will have a great living and study experience in one of the greatest and most modern cities in the world, therefore, all the students will have access to the facilities of a modern city and can experience a great life, furthermore, the student accommodation options are close to the city center and the university, so the students do not have anything to worry about, the dormitory staff is always present to solve the students’ issues or answer to their problems 24 hours a day. Moreover, all the students, even the disabled or medically challenged ones, can use the university halls at LSBU because this university will make some adjustments and give them special tools or facilities to be able to live in these halls just like other students, on the other hand, these halls are much more affordable than other accommodation places in London like renting an apartment, therefore, the students will pay 135 £ per week, also if you need to know more about student accommodation options and details, you can visit the link below https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation  

Language requirements of Ph.D. in Computing Science and Informatics:

  The London South Bank University is in the UK, and the main language of this university is English, therefore the minimum language level for this university might be higher or more specific in some areas for international students, so all the applicants must have at least IELTS 7 (no component below 7), also this university will accept other equivalent language certificates like TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, ESOL or IESOL, and so on, on the other hand, this university added the Duolingo English Test and the ELLT to its acceptable English language certificates because of the COVID situations from September 2021  

Other living expenses needed for studying Ph.D. in Computing Science and Informatics:

  Insurance: Covered by the tuition fee Rent: at least 500 pounds Groceries and meals: 50 to 300 pounds One-bedroom apartment in the city center: 718 pounds Three-bedroom apartment in the city center: 1190 pounds One-bedroom apartment outside the city center: 579 pounds Three-bedroom apartment outside the city center: 900 pounds A meal in a restaurant: 12 pounds Public transportation: 60 pounds