Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Software Engineering

Graduate students in the PhD program focus on advancing knowledge of software lifecycle from design, implementation, and testing to documentation and maintaining, through intensive research in their chosen area of interest. Outstanding students with a Master’s degree in a field other than Software Engineering will be counselled about the breadth and depth of the comprehensive examination before proceeding with the application. Each student’s background will be assessed and hisher program of study designed to ensure appropriate depth and breadth in Software Engineering.

Equivalent of an M.Eng or MASc degree in Software EngineeringLanguage RequirementsApplicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)