Overview

Our Computer Science curriculum at Binghamton University provides students with a solid theoretical and practical foundation, while emphasizing experimental research to design and engineer a wide variety of computer and information systems.

After You Graduate

The Computer Science department has maintained a high professional placement rate for our graduates. Recent alumni have become software engineers at various IT companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Apple as well as many financial institutes such as Bloomberg, CitiGroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase.

Some PhD graduates also join academia and become faculty members. Our recent graduates have become tenure-track assistant professors at major research universities such as the College of William & Mary, University of South Florida, and University of New Hampshire.

Programme Structure

Fields of study include:

Computer systems
Graphics, image process and vision
Information systems
Networking and distributed systems
Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30 credits for students entering with a master's degree, 60 for bachelor's

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to the PhD program typically have a master's degree in computer science or a related field. Students with a bachelor’s degree and a strong academic record may also be directly admitted.

All applicants must submit:

Online application
Transcript(s)
Personal statement
Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
Letters of recommendation
Official GRE or GMAT scores, unless otherwise specified by program
Any program-specific application materials, such as writing or work samples, licenses or certifications, and test scores

International students must also submit:

International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) Form
Supporting financial documentation
Proof of English proficiency (including TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test scores)

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

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Out-of-State

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 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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Available Scholarships

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Overview

After You Graduate

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

Binghamton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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