Overview

The Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at the University of New Brunswick Fredericton Campus was the first computer science faculty in Canada.

Our students enjoy working and collaborating with top faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned in their field.

Careers

Our recent graduates have gone on to work at companies such as IBM, Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent and Ernst & Young, as well as to careers in academia.

Programme Structure

Research area include:

Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics and Computational Science
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Data Management, Analytics, and Mining
Embedded Systems
High Performance Computing
Human-Computer Interaction
Natural Language Processing
Networking, Data Communications, and Wireless
Optimization and Algorithmics
Software Engineering
Systems and Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 48 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Student insurance

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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

A research-based Master's degree in Computer Science or related area with first class standing from a recognized University.
Students must have a confirmed supervisor at UNB before being accepted into the PhD program.

Required application documents:

Official transcripts and degree confirmation
Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 academic)
CV
Complete application form
Applicants need to submit a supervisor-student agreement. Applicants looking for a supervisor may start their application and add this agreement later.
International applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores.

Tuition Fee

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International

14325 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14325 CAD per year during 36 months.
National

8001 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8001 CAD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Fredericton

1100 - 2100 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.

Available Scholarships

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