Research Focus
Mathematical statistics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, big data, machine learning
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 3-4 years (36-48 months).
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Place of study: Southampton, United Kingdom
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Timing of application: Full year available
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Tuition fees: RMB 230,000–240,000/ year
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Language of instruction: English
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Entry Requirements
Academic background: 2: 1 Honorary undergraduate degree and MERIT degree Accomplishment requirements: undergraduate GPA 3.3, master’s degree Language requirements:
- IELTS 6.5, all not less than 6(achievement within two years)
- Or TOEFL total score 92 (achievement within two years)
- If a master’s degree is taught in English and a degree is obtained, you can apply for language proficiency Recommendations: 2 academic recommendations
Application Period
Full year available
Tuition and Living Costs
Study and living costs
- Housing: Full-time doctoral students can apply for in-school dormitories at approximately RMB 1750-2400/ week depending on the type of dormitories
- Daily expenses: Southampton is a vibrant coastal city with a relatively modest cost of living compared to the rest of the major cities in the United Kingdom, excluding accommodation costs of approximately 8000 renminbi/month
Career Prospects
Ph.D. graduates from the Faculty of Electronics and Computer Sciences of the University of Southampton are highly competitive in the job market and have high career prospects. College data show that the rate of employment or continuing education is as high as 98% within 15 months after completion of studies.
Academic development
Some of the graduates have chosen to pursue post-doctoral research in well-known institutions of higher learning or research, both within and outside the country, and continue to explore in depth. They continue to produce high-quality research in front-line areas such as computer visualization and artificial intelligence, and some of the good people end up in teaching and research positions as the next generation of scientists.
Industry opportunities
More graduates are favoured by leading global science and technology enterprises and research institutions. By virtue of their deep expertise in areas such as computer visualization and their ability to solve complex problems, their entry into office covers Internet giants, well-known software developers, financial institutions, science, technology and innovation companies, and includes, but is not limited to, senior researchers, chief scientists, technology specialists, research and development engineers, etc. Especially in the context of the growing use of artificial intelligence technologies, doctoral skills in the core computer visual technology are particularly powerful.
Innovative entrepreneurship
The University of Southampton encourages innovative thinking, and its strong alumni network and strong industry linkages provide good ecological support for graduates who are interested in entrepreneurship. Some Ph.D. graduates choose to start a business, turn their research findings into real products or services, and start their own business in the wave of STI.
