Overview

General requirements of this Ph.D. degree in Computer Science at Kansas State University include completing the breadth requirement and passing the Research Proficiency Exam (preliminary examination); successfully presenting a research plan to one’s supervisory committee at a research proposal meeting; and completing the research plan, writing a dissertation and successfully defending the dissertation in an open forum.

Breadth Requirement

The Breadth requirement requires demonstrating proficiency in six areas: Implementation, Languages, Systems, Applied CS, Foundations, and Algorithms.

The Breadth requirement must be completed by the end of the fifth semester. If the student fails to complete the Breadth Requirement within the specified time, the student must leave the Ph.D. program.

The student must receive a B or better in each course used to satisfy the Breadth Requirement. In addition, the overall average of all courses used to satisfy the Breadth Requirement must be at least 3.5. Courses taken at KSU as part of B.S. or M.S. or M.S.E. degree or approved courses from institutions with joint PhD program with the CS Department at KSU can be used to satisfy the breadth requirement. A single course cannot be used to satisfy the breadth requirement in more than one area.

In extenuating situations, outside experience or courses transferred from other institutions can be proposed to satisfy Breadth Requirements if approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Programme Structure

Course work requirements include:

24 hours of course credit at Kansas State University beyond the master’s degree level

15 hours must be 800 level or above

One or more courses in theoretical or fundamental topics

At least 30 hours of Ph.D. research credits.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international students admitted to the Graduate School must demonstrate the same level of achievement as U.S. students. That is, they must hold a degree from an established institution comparable to a college or university in the United States, have an outstanding undergraduate record, have the demonstrated ability to do graduate work, and provide evidence of language proficiency sufficient for the pursuit of a graduate degree. Admission may be denied to students from technical schools, which may provide excellent training in special areas, but do not offer degrees equivalent to those of colleges and universities. As a rule, students from abroad are not admitted to nondegree status (that is, as special students). Questions about the qualifications of international students should be directed to the Graduate School.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1007 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

30210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1007 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

13500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

900 - 1400 USD /month

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