Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing Science at the Simon Fraser University is a research-intensive program that has a primary emphasis on the thesis.

Features

The Program provides an environment for interdisciplinary education in theoretical and applied Computer Science.

Through training in formal coursework and hands-on research in areas such as artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, computer graphics, and data mining, graduates will be capable of working with integrity to design, improve, and apply cutting-edge computational techniques to support a career in academia, industry or the public sector.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Artificial Intelligence;

Computational Biology;

Biomedical Computing and Medical;

Data Science;

Databases and Data Mining.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Deadline: January 18

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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130

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 47 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

Duolingo English Test

130

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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

Online application form;

All post-secondary transcripts;

CV/Resume;

Three letters of recommendation;

Statement of purpose;

English language competence exam results.

Tuition Fee

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International

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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