Education and training

We are a leading provider of High Performance Computing and Data Science education and training in Europe.

Learn with EPCC

EPCC runs two established Masters programmes, built on 30 years of teaching excellence, which are available on-campus and online:

  • High Performance Computing
  • High Performance Computing with Data Science

We work with the Bayes Centre and Schools throughout the University to deliver interdisciplinary programmes building on expertise from across the University.

In addition, we offer the opportunity to study for a PhD in areas related to High Performance Computing, Computational Data Science and Software Sustainability.

EPCC provides practical training in our areas of expertise, delivered by experienced practitioners and backed up by practical exercises and real-world examples. 

What you’ll learn 

Our courses offer comprehensive coverage of HPC, Parallel Computing and Data Science. 

"My experience at EPCC was incredibly reassuring. The interaction with the EPCC teaching staff was abundant, both inside and outside the classroom. The administrative office was always accessible, and faculty offices literally surrounded our workspace, making it convenient to seek immediate assistance. What impressed me the most was the promptness with which teachers responded to queries, big or small, always addressing them efficiently and wholeheartedly. I always felt like I was in good hands; the faculty and staff at EPCC stood with me like a family, ready to support me in any challenges I faced. They are truly deserving of a student’s trust."

Weiyu Tu MSc in High Performance Computing, 2022–23
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In HPC, you will learn the fundamentals of the message-passing and shared-memory programming models through to advanced performance optimisation techniques for leading-edge HPC architectures. 

Our Data Science courses cover the spectrum from details of specific machine learning algorithms and their practical application. You will be introduced to the approaches required to undertake Data Science at scale and to work with Big Data.

Informed by our software development projects, you will gain a thorough knowledge of programming standards and the skills to produce robust and maintainable software.

 

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Training courses

We deliver courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic researchers and commercial clients. Read more in our Training section.

Interdisciplinary programmes

As well as delivering courses for our own Masters Programmes, we also contribute to other University of Edinburgh programmes such as the online Masters in Data Science, Technology and Innovation which is delivered by seven schools from across the University.

Enquiries

To find out more about education and training at EPCC, please contact us.

PhD opportunities

EPCC offers the opportunity to study for a PhD in areas related to High Performance Computing (HPC), Computational Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Software Sustainability.

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Interdisciplinary programmes

EPCC works with the Bayes Centre and Schools throughout the University to deliver interdisciplinary programmes building on expertise from across the University.

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Training courses

Through our links with national services, international collaborations and other projects, we deliver a wide range of training courses in High Performance Computing and Data Science.

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