Ph.D in Computer Science

A Ph.D. student must complete a minimum of 60 credits of coursework beyond the Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 30 credits of coursework beyond the Master's degree. The degree requirements for the Ph.D. degree
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is generally intended for students who have a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science and who want to pursue a research andor college-level teaching career. The program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science is rigorous and requires coursework, research, exams, and the writing of a dissertation. These Computing Research Association videos provide a few reasons why students undertake a Ph.D. in Computer Science. A Computer Science Ph.D. prepares you for both positions in industry and academia. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program must complete a minimum of 60 credits to obtain the Ph.D. degree.

A previous Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.

Grade Point Average (GPA): 3.30 GPA during the last two years of the applicant's most recent computer science or related degree.

Previous course work: acceptable previous coursework in most of the core areas of computer science, including

• Computer Architecture
• Networks
• Operating Systems
• Programming Languages and Compilers
• Software Engineering
• Theory of Computing

TOEFL: at least 550 on the written TOEFL test, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL test (CBT), or 80 on the internet based test (IBT) for students from countries where the primary language is not English, and who do not have a previous degree from an English-speaking university. In place of the TOEFL, we also accept a total band score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS or a Pearson's PTE Academic Score of at least 54.

Application Deadlines Fall Semester: May 15; Spring Semester: October 1.