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EPCC: High Performance Computing, Computational & Data Science, Software Engineering at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS

The University of Edinburgh

Degree level: Postgraduate

EPCC: High Performance Computing, Computational & Data Science, Software Engineering (Research)

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

EPCC (formerly the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre) offers the opportunity to study for a PhD in areas related to:

  • high-performance computing
  • computational and data science
  • software engineering and sustainability
  • parallelism
Founded in 1990, EPCC is one of the leading supercomputing centres in Europe and a major provider of training in high-performance computing. EPCC’s expertise includes:
  • advanced research
  • technology transfer
  • commercial consultancy
  • the provision of supercomputing and data services to academia and business
EPCC hosts an exceptional collection of high-performance and novel computing facilities including, on behalf of UKRI, 'ARCHER2', the UK’s Tier-1 research supercomputer. Other systems include the Arm-based 'Fulhame' system as part of the Catalyst UK programme and the heterogeneous (CPU/GPU) 'Cirrus' system, a national Tier-2 HPC service. EPCC will also host, as part of the Edinburgh International Data Facility (EIDF), the first European deployment of a Cerebras CS-1 High Performance AI Computer.

Modules

See our website for detailed programme information

How to apply

International applicants

This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.

Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees vary between degree programmes. Find the specific fees for your chosen programme on our website.
EPCC: High Performance Computing, Computational & Data Science, Software Engineering at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS