The EIT Centre for Doctoral Training in the Fundamentals of AI is a University of Oxford DPhil programme run with the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). Students research the theory and methods behind AI and machine learning.
Year 1 combines a software-engineering module, a team project and two rotation projects in Oxford; years 2–4 are an original DPhil project.
Benefits & funding
- Fully funded four-year studentship for home and overseas fee status alike.
- Course fees, plus an enhanced tax-free stipend (£31,805 for 2026-27).
- Help with the immigration health surcharge and visa costs.
- Project, training and travel costs, and a laptop.
Eligibility
- Any nationality; no residence rule.
- A first-class or strong upper second-class honours undergraduate degree (held or predicted) in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics or a closely related subject; US applicants normally need a GPA of 3.6/4.0.
- English at Oxford’s higher level if it is not your first language.
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Application process
- 1Apply through Oxford’s graduate admissions portal by the deadline (noon UK time); a £20 application fee applies, with waivers for eligible applicants.
- 2Include transcripts, three academic references and a three-part statement of purpose (250 + 400 + 400 words).
- 3Shortlisted applicants are interviewed, expected in February or March.
Program timeline
8 January 2026
2026/27 deadline (closed)
Autumn 2026
2027/28 applications expected to open
Interviews
February–March