Overview

The Computer Science PhD degree from The University of Maine is granted to highly-qualified students who have completed a rigorous course of study and research training resulting in the preparation and defense of a dissertation describing original computer science research.

Features

Students are required to complete 58 semester hours in an approved program of study: 39 hours of course credit, 18 hours of thesis credit, and a 1-hour PhD orientation seminar.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The student must pass a comprehensive examination and prepare and defend a dissertation.

There is a written and oral proposal as well as a final oral defense of the dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

58 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 225 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcript of all previous college or university work

Official test scores

$65 application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31446 USD / year

≈ 31446 USD / year
Out-of-State

31446 USD / year

≈ 31446 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10314 USD / year

≈ 10314 USD / year

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Orono

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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