Overview
A key component of our strategic plan is to significantly increase our number of exceptional graduate students, and our commitment to world-class research. We offer unique opportunities for students to engage in programs at the frontier of engineering education and innovative research.
Why this degree?
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science and Software Engineering offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students to develop research and development skills in cutting-edge computer science and software engineering disciplines. We cater to doctoral students with an outstanding aptitude and strong research skills in computer science and software engineering. A dissertation embodying the results of this research represents the major portion of the requirements for this degree. Four calendar years beyond the bachelor’s degree or three past the master’s degree are usually needed to complete the Ph.D. program.
Programme Structure
Courses
- Advanced Topics in Algorithms
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Topics in Operating Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 21 other PhDs in Software Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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
- You hold a Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering or equivalent from an institution of recognized standing
- Your GPA is 3.0 or above
- Your GRE general exam combined score is at least 300, with a verbal score of at least 150, a quantitative score of at least 150; and a written score of at least 3.
- If you are an international student, your TOEFL iBT score should be at least 79, with a minimum of 16 on each of four component parts (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) or, IELTS score of at least 6.5.
Tuition Fee
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International
33908 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16954 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
33908 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16954 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
12524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6262 USD per semester during 48 months.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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