Study with us

Information for prospective students.

Undergraduate students and research staff join us through a variety of schemes.

Postgraduate Studies (MSc or PhD)

These are the most common routes for applying:

• Edinburgh Centre for Robotics MSc/PhD Program: This is a joint 4 year MSc/PhD program (1+3 years) with a deadline in January. It is jointly run with with Heriot-Watt University. There are about 10 positions annually. More information.
• Data Science MSc/PhD Program: This has the same format but focuses on Data Science. More information.
• University of Edinburgh PhD Program: This is the typical 3 or 3.5 year PhD program with deadlines in December and March.
  • How to apply
  • Specific link to the robotics program
  • University of Edinburgh Scholarship Search
• University of Edinburgh MSc Program: This is a one year taught program with a summer research project. More information.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

The following fellowship schemes commonly fund UK and European researchers:

• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships
• Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowships
• 1851 Commission Fellowships
• Newton Fellowships

Interested candidates should contact perspective supervisors to suggest the most appropriate application route and potential projects.