Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D} - Doctorate [2 Years]
$60,761 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D} Computer Science

Computer Science studies both the fundamentals of computation and computation’s interaction with the world. Computer scientists develop new algorithms, invent new systems and theories that empower people and society, and advance the science of computing while working with engineers, scientists, social scientists, lawyers, artists, and others around the University and beyond.

Graduate students in computer science work with faculty researching:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computation and Society
  • Computational and Data Science
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Computer Architecture
  • Economics and Computation
  • Graphics, Vision, and Visualization
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Machine Learning
  • Programming Languages
  • Systems, Networks, and Databases
  • Theory of Computation

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $52659 $52659 $52659 $52659
Miscellaneous expenses $4602 $4602 $4602 $4602
Other Fees $3500 $3500 $3500 $3500
Total Fees $60761 $60761 $60761 $60761

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level

Academic Eligibility

  • Students with bachelor’s degrees in the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering are invited to apply for admission.
  • When applying, select “Engineering and Applied Sciences” as your program choice and your degree and area of interest in the Area of Study menu. PhD applicants must complete the Supplemental SEAS Application Form as part of the online application process. Applicants to our terminal master's degree programs need not complete the supplemental application.