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- Information and Communication Systems PhD
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Surrey, Guildford
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
APR
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Why choose this programme
The University of Surrey’s?Institute for Communication Systems?(ICS), home of the 5G/6G Innovation Centre (5G/6GIC), is the one of the UK’s major academic research centres specialising in information and communications technology. You’ll be taught by leading experts in the field, become part of our thriving community of academics, researchers and PhD students, and gain excellent employment prospects.
We’re specialists in mobile and wireless technologies, including satellite communications and networks, internet of things, cyber security, and future network architectures and protocols. As home to the 5G/6GIC, we’re recognised as world leaders in end-to-end research and practical implementation for 5G/6G mobile communications and beyond.
Our strong track record in research includes high-quality publications, patents and world-class implementations. We’re heavily involved in collaborative research across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas, funded by governments and industry. Our PhD graduates secure good positions across industry and academia in the UK and worldwide.
What you will study
It normally takes three to four years of full-time study to complete this PhD. Your research can be based on a topic of your choice, or may be dictated by industry sponsorship or government funding.
You’ll be assigned two supervisors, who’ll guide you through your studies. Your supervisors will give you direction and experience of the cutting-edge technologies in their areas of expertise. They’ll also give you the support you need to complete your PhD, from giving you guidance and feedback on your work to helping you frame your research proposal. Though you’ll primarily be in contact with your two supervisors, you’ll also work with other staff within ICS and you may have the opportunity to become a team member on research projects.
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
12th
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Campus address
University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
26th out of 117 2
20th out of 68 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 227135 59%45th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.02 76%52nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 227143 63%28th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10086.0 86%25th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.20 80%8th
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