Overview

The Computer Science PhD program from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) students must complete and defend their dissertation, pass the comprehensive portfolio, and pass the preliminary examination and admission to candidacy.

In addition, Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of three years of full-time graduate study, with at least one year of full-time study at UMBC.

Opportunities:

The graduate program in Computer Science at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) provides advanced instruction and training and research opportunities to prepare students for careers in business, industry, academia and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Architecture

Data Structures

Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Computer Architecture
Database Management Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 200 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GRE General Test required with the option to waive.

Strong background in computer science and mathematics courses; see Graduate Catalog for detailed list of required background courses; Ph.D. applicants strongly recommended to have M.S. degree in computer science

Tuition Fee

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International

25920 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25920 USD per year during 48 months.
National

25920 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25920 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16344 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16344 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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