Overview
When you begin our Computer Science Ph.D. program at Carnegie Mellon University, you’ll take the Introductory Course for Doctoral Students — an intense two week program that orients you to the department, introduces you to research and education topics our faculty are interested in, helps you find a faculty advisor and familiarizes you with Carnegie Mellon’s resources.
Features
- Next, you’ll gain a broad understanding of fundamental research issues in major areas of computer science through coursework and original research.
- Finally, you’ll write and orally defend a thesis that guarantees you understand the area well enough to advance the state of knowledge in the field.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- As a Ph.D. student in computer science at CMU, you'll spend roughly five years acquiring a body of technical knowledge that includes a familiarity with the breadth of the field, as well as a deep understanding of your research area.
- From your second month in the program, you'll work closely with your faculty advisor, who is charged with guiding your education and monitoring your progress through the program.
- You'll take courses, teach and perform directed research — all to ensure that you leave Carnegie Mellon as an expert in your field.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: December 12
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences View 183 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- 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
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE): GRE scores are highly recommended. If GRE scores are not submitted, please briefly explain in the statement of purpose section of your application.
- Language Exams: If you are an international applicant and your native language (language spoken from birth) is not English, an official copy of an English proficiency score report is required. The English proficiency requirement cannot be waived.
- Transcripts: A PDF of your most recent transcript from each college and/or university you attended, even if no degree was granted.
- Resumé/CV:
- Statement of Purpose
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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