Research Focus
Algorithmic game theory and microeconomics, artificial intelligence, cryptography and network security, and applications of artificial intelligence in finance and trading.
Programme Structure and Funding
This programme offers the opportunity to apply for the joint PhD scholarship between the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and KCL, with both parties jointly funding the doctoral studies: details: 100 places per year (open to all PhD programmes at KCL); funding duration of up to 48 months; funding content: China Scholarship Council: provides one international return airfare + full living allowance, previously approximately EUR 1,800 per month (adjusted according to actual circumstances); KCL: waives all PhD tuition fees + research funding support. Application process: 1. Applicants must submit their PhD application by December and obtain KCL unconditional offer + CSC nomination letter by 10 March of the following year; 2. From 10 March to 1 April, log in to the CSC online application system to submit materials, selecting the programme “Cooperation Scholarship with King’s College London, UK”;
- After passing the CSC expert review, students will be dispatched to the UK from July onwards.
Entry Requirements
Academic background: a master’s degree in computer science or a related field, with computer-related skills; Grade requirements: master’s GPA of no less than 3.0 (Merit under the UK standard); outstanding undergraduate students may also apply (subject to assessment). Language requirements:
- IELTS overall score of no less than 6.5, with no individual component below 6.0;
- or TOEFL overall score of no less than 92, with writing no less than 23 and all other individual components no less than 20;
- applicants who obtained a degree at undergraduate/master’s level in an English-taught country may apply for a language exemption.
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Application Materials
- Proof of English proficiency; 2) Undergraduate and master’s transcripts; 3) Academic CV; 4) Research Proposal (1,500–2,000 words); 5) Personal Statement (no more than 2 pages); 6) 2 academic reference letters
Application Period
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February entry, deadline October of the previous year 2) June entry, deadline March of the same year 3) October entry, deadline June of the same year
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February entry, deadline October of the previous year
Tuition and Living Costs
Programme Duration and Tuition
This programme is a full-time PhD programme with a duration of 3–4 years (36–48 months). Tuition is approximately GBP 32,000 per year (payable for 3 years only). Training plan The first academic year focuses on research methods training and coursework; From the second year, the focus shifts to the in-depth advancement of the individual research topic, with regular participation in academic seminars and workshops; Students are encouraged to participate in international conferences, publish papers in high-quality journals, and actively integrate into the global research network.
Career Prospects
King’s College London provides a high-quality career development platform and global alumni network support, and PhD graduates are highly competitive internationally: Academic positions: teaching at multiple universities and research centres in the UK and Europe; Industry positions: employment at major internet companies, international organisations, financial institutions, consulting firms and government think tanks; Path to stay in the UK: after graduation, PhD graduates may apply for the “Graduate Route” visa of up to 3 years; those who meet the conditions may switch to the “High Potential Individual” visa or the “Global Talent Visa”; Returning to China: programme graduates may apply for various “overseas high-level talent introduction” schemes, enjoying policy support such as household registration, research start-up funding and settling-in allowances.
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