Overview
Features
- The offered PhD programs at University of Alberta are: a standard PhD in Computing Science and a program leading to a PhD in Computing Science with specialization in Statistical Machine Learning.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Students are encourage to finish their PhD program within 5 years.
- The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- For all programs EXCEPT the MSc (course-based) with a specialization in Multimedia, the early application deadline is December 15. Assessment of applications will begin on this date as well as consideration for funding and scholarships. Applications will continue to be accepted until January 15.
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences View 48 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for the PhD in Computing Science must have an MSc degree in Computing Science or a related field.
- Exceptionally qualified applicants having the equivalent of a First-Class Honors BSc degree may be admitted directly to the PhD program.
- MSc candidates who perform especially well in their first session (eight months) of studies, may apply to change program category into the PhD program after two terms of study.
- All applicants must have an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Tuition Fee
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International
8874 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 60 months. -
National
4732 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Edmonton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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