The University of Edinburgh is a public research institution located in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1583. The University of Edinburgh is among Scotland-s four ancient and sixth-eldest universities. The University of Edinburgh is a part of several associations of research-all-inclusive universities, including the Coimbra Group, League of European Research Universities, Russell Group, Una Europa, and Universities 21.
The University of Edinburgh is organized into three colleges and 21 schools and offers more than 500-degree courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and diverse research programs. The University of Edinburgh is a leading 50 university worldwide and ranked 15th by QS World University Rankings.
According to THE World University Rankings, the University of Edinburgh ranked at 30th position and 5th position in Best Global Universities by US News. The University of Edinburgh delivers degree programs in Social Science, Computing, Informatics, and Law. The University of Edinburgh is the hub of the main library and several research centers. As the world-leading hub for academic excellence, the University of Edinburgh imparts education and research with high international standards.
Address: Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 650 1000
Email: medug@ed.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/
University of Edinburgh-s emerging computer science research areas:
• Algorithms and Complexity
• Database
• Programming Languages and Foundations
• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence Modelling
• AI and its Applications
• Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
• Adaptive Neural Computation
• Computing System Architecture
• Foundations of Computer Science
• Machine Learning
The main research interests of computer science research areas at the University of Edinburgh are enumerated below;
Algorithms and Complexity -
• Randomized Algorithms
• Spectral Graph Theory
• Algorithms for Massive Graphs
• Computer Algebra
• Computational Complexity
• Algorithmic Game Theory
• Algorithms for Verification
• Quantum Complexity and Cryptography
Database -
• Query Languages
• Graph Databases
• Uncertain Data
• Data Integration
• Incremental Computation
Programming Languages and Foundations -
• Functional Programming
• Types
• Verification
• Semantics
• Software Engineering
• Language-Based Security
• New Programming Models
Software Engineering -
• Software Design
• Model Driven Development
• Model Transformations
• Software Testing
• Verification and Validation
• Quality Metrics
• Software Energy Consumption
Artificial Intelligence Modelling -
• Interactive Theorem Proving
• Formal Verification
• Process Modeling
• Machine Learning
AI and its Applications -
• Knowledge Representation & Reasoning
• Automated & Interactive Theorem Proving
• Decision-Making In Autonomous Agents & Multi-Agent Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Facilitating Collaboration In Data-Intensive Research
• AI For Privacy, Fairness, & Ethical Reasoning
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics -
• Dynamics of Regulatory Networks
• Computational Epigenetics
• Spatiotemporal Systems
• Molecular Neuroinformatics
• Semi-Parametric Probabilistic Modelling
Adaptive Neural Computation -
• Cognitive or Computational Neuroscience
• Machine learning
• Bioinformatics
Computing System Architecture -
• Compilers and Architecture
• Parallel Computing
• Wireless Networking
Foundations of Computer Science -
• Formal Models & Methods For Design, Verification, & Performance Analysis
• Database Theory & Practice
• Algorithms & Computational Complexity Theory
• Logic, Semantics, & Programming Languages
• Cyber Security & Privacy, Foundational & Applied
Machine Learning -
• Astronomy
• Systems Biology
• Neuroscience
• Natural Language Processing
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
The University of Edinburgh establishes high-tech computer science-oriented research labs and groups, such as;
• Algorithms and Complexity Group
• Database Group
• Mobility and Security Group
• Performance Evaluation Process Algebra (PEPA) Group
• Programming Languages and Foundations at Edinburgh
• Quantum Informatics Research Group
• Security, Privacy, and Trust Group
• Software Engineering Group
• Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science
• Edinburgh Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust Institute
• Autonomous Agents Research Group
• Artificial Intelligence Modelling Lab
• Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications Institute
• Belle Lab
• Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Group
• Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics Group
• Data-Intensive Research Group
• Human-Computer Learning Group
• Machine Learning Group
• Mathematical Reasoning Group
• Planning and Activity Management Group
• Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation (ANC)
• Institute for Language, Cognition, and Computation (ILCC)
• Institute for Computing Systems Architecture (ICSA)
• Institute of Perception, Action, and Behaviour (IPAB)
• Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science (LFCS)
The University of Edinburgh provides scholarships for its students and researchers in computer science, and a few of them are listed below;
• CASE studentships
• Google Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
• Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Scheme
• UKRI Doctoral Training Funds
• Google European Doctoral Fellowships
• John Fisher High Performance (HPC) Scholarships
• DeepMind AI Scholarships
• GREAT Scholarships
Applicants must hold a master-s degree from a top institution with a distinction or equivalent
Applicants must attach the following supplements,
• Research proposal
• CV
• Two academic letters of references
• Official transcripts for Bachelor-s and Master-s Degrees
• Official transcript of proficiency in English such as GMAT or GRE, or TOEFL score
