Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science from The University of Iowa emphasizes preparation for research and teaching in academic settings or for research in private, industrial, or government laboratories.
Career Advancement
- Many graduates obtain positions in industry research laboratories, such as Amazon, Disney, Google, Samsung, and Yahoo, or in government research laboratories.
- Others pursue research and teaching careers in higher education, with some starting their careers in postdoctoral positions at universities before seeking employment in tenure-track positions, and some are employed as faculty with more teaching-oriented positions.
- A few recent Ph.D. graduates have founded or joined start-up companies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Limits of Computation
- Computer Security
- Topics in Computer Science
- High Performance Computer Architecture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation
- A résumé or curriculum vitae
- A statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcript(s)
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
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31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12991 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12991 USD per year during 60 months.
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