The School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews is offering a number of PhD scholarships for 3.5 years of study in our doctoral research programme for entry in 2026/7. UK, EU and International students are all eligible for fully-funded scholarships consisting of tuition and a stipend. These awards are part-funded through the University of St Andrews’ ‘handsel’ scheme for tuition waivers.

The School of Computer Science is a centre of excellence for computer science teaching and research, with staff and students from Scotland and all parts of the world. It is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA).

More details on how to apply can be found on the University Scholarships page. The closing date for equal consideration is 1 Feb 2026.

We strongly advise potential applicants to read our School PGR web pages and to find a supervisor prior to applying. Any questions can be directed to pg-admin-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk.