$10,800 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Computer and Information Science
- PhD in Computer and Information Science at DePaul University is a 5-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- This program offers an opportunity for exceptional students to pursue substantial research in the computer sciences and related areas.
- To earn a PhD degree, a student must demonstrate the breadth of knowledge in at least two research areas and significant depth in a chosen dissertation area.
- In addition, the student must conceive, write, and defend a PhD dissertation representing a significant and original contribution to current academic research as demonstrated by a public dissertation defense and publication.
- There are two (2) tracks within the PhD Program:
- the Computing track (C-track)
- the Information Systems and HCI track (I-track).
- Students pursuing PhD topics in typical computer science areas such as algorithms, artificial intelligence, databases, data mining, programming languages, software engineering, etc. follow the Computing track.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $10800 | $10800 | $10800 | $10800 |
| Total Fees | $10800 | $10800 | $10800 | $10800 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 115 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should complete a bachelor's degree and Master’s degree awarded from a regionally accredited institution.
- The master’s degree must be in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
- Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better to remain in good standing in the program. Any course grade below B- is unsatisfactory and will not be counted toward degree requirements.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.