Artificial Intelligence (AI) PhD

PhDDoctoralComputer Science

Part Time Available

Course Highlights

Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us in the top 10 amongst UK universities.
Our School is ranked 3rd across all UK universities according to the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework (REF)
Attend global conferences and present your work on an international stage
Join a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive research community within the School of Computer Science with research areas across the CS/AI spectrum

Entry Requirements

Academic: 2:1 Honours degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a closely related degree.

English: To study at the University, you must be able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English. Many applicants do this by submitting a recent IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE result, or by completing a Presessional English course. The level of English language proficiency required varies depending on your level of study and subject area. You can view the full English language requirements, including accepted tests and required scores, on our entry requirements page for the Dubai campus.

Careers

Whether you propose your own research line or you adhere to an ongoing research, our PhD in Artificial Intelligence will shape you as a researcher affording you the independent, critical and creative mindset. You will acquire the theoretical and experimental skills associated with the scientific method necessary to reveal scientific truth. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Programme Details

Award

Doctorate

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full time, Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 142,880/yr

Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 142,880 per year. To make an initial enquiry for this programme please contact Panagiotis Andriotis Before you apply for this programme you will need to discuss your research with your supervisor. If you have a question about our admissions process, including how to apply, your offer and how to track your application, please visit our admissions portal ATAS - Academic Technology Approval Scheme If you are made an offer then you will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office before the University can issue you with an unconditional offer. We recommend that you apply for your ATAS certificate as soon as you receive an offer from us. Apply for an ATAS certificate Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.

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