Overview

The Computer Science Department at Southern Methodist University offers direct admission to the Ph.D. program for highly qualified students having a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related degree.

Features

The combined minimum number of course and dissertation credits for the Ph.D. degree is 78 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Software Architecture and Design

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning in Python

File Organization and Database Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 227 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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General requirements

An M.S. degree in computer science or a related field, including computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics or physics, from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.

A reasonable level of mathematical maturity.

Submission of a complete application, including a statement of purpose, official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate studies and payment of appropriate application fee.

Submission of official GRE graduate school admission test scores.

Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the applicant’s potential success as a doctoral student.

Submission of a notarized financial certification form (graduates from foreign countries only).

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

15042 USD / year

≈ 15042 USD / year
Out-of-State

15042 USD / year

≈ 15042 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15042 USD / year

≈ 15042 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 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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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dallas

Funding

Scholarships Information

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