Programme overview
- University
- University College London (UCL)
- Region
- UK
- Field
- Computer Science
- Duration
- 3–3.5 years (36–42 months)
- Places
- 1
Research Focus
The organization, retrieval and efficient handling of large and complex data sets include, inter alia:
- Large-scale data management
- Distributive data structure and indexing techniques
- High-dimensional data indexing and clustering
- Applications of space and space data-processing technologies above in scientific data analysis, data-intensive applications and interdisciplinary scenarios of broader data issues, such as environmental monitoring, remote sensing data, complex simulation outputs, material networking and efficient management of scientific measurements
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
Computer science, robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, etc.
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science or related professions; Applicants with experience in data management and other interdisciplinary backgrounds who have published academic papers in relevant research areas will be given priority.
- Performance requirements: undergraduate GPA 3.7 or undergraduate GPA 3.3 and master's GPA 3.7.
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 92 (no component below 20); or IELTS: 6.5 (no component below 6.0); An exemption language is available for obtaining a degree taught in English in an English-speaking country.
- Recommendation: provide 2
Preferred qualifications
High-quality communication skills, as well as good time management and task prioritization, enable the timely completion of work and favour applicants with excellent English and written speaking skills.
Application Materials
- Curricula vitae (required to include educational qualifications and any relevant scientific experience or internship, work experience and publications, as well as links to accessible web pages);
- Scanning of the official report card for the bachelor's degree and master's degree;
- English report card;
- Personal presentation (1-2 page);
- Research proposals (3-5 page);
- Letter of recommendation 2.
Application Period
Enrolment usually takes place on the first working day of the month of 10, month of 1 and month of 4 and can be applied throughout the year at least 4 months in advance
Application Process
- From now until early April
applicants submit an English CV and related materials for an initial assessment. From
- April
to
- May
applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview with a potential supervisor. In
- June
successful interviewees must submit a formal application through the university website. In
- July
shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the faculty admissions committee. Offers are issued in
- August
. The timeline above applies to
- October
entry. For
- October
entry, the first-round deadline is 13
- February
of the same year and the second-round deadline is 17
- April
.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 3-3.5 years (36-42 months). Only 1 recruits.