$4,894 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Computing Science
- PhD in Computing Science at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The student to faculty ratio for this program is 10:1.
- PhD students are expected to have a background in computing science similar to BSc honors in the Computing Science program.
- Normally three-year degrees do not meet the university requirements.
- Students for the PhD in Computing Science must have an MSc degree in Computing Science or a related field.
- Exceptionally qualified applicants having the equivalent of a First-Class Honors BSc degree may be admitted directly to the PhD program.
- After joining this program, students will get opportunities to study research methods like
- Algorithms and Distributed Computing
- Machine Learning in Medical Image Analysis
- Robotics
- Cybersecurity
- Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
- Biometrics
- Students are required to select a research area and name up to 3 professors as potential supervisors.
- PhD students will only be admitted if a professor agrees to supervise.
- The Department of Computing Science encourages students to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally.
- A degree in this program from the University of Alberta is important for students to unlocking a future with endless, rewarding career opportunities
- Graduates may find job opportunities in a wide range of areas including Computer Systems Engineer, Computer Science Professor, Computer Network Architect, Research, and Development.
- The average salary after this program is 65,250 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 |
| Total Fees | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 | $4894 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants are normally required to have completed a master’s degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- A GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade]. based on the most recent two years of full-time study is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students are normally required to have completed a master's degree in its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.