$2,638 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Computer Science
- McMaster University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Graduate students in the Ph.D thesis based program are focused on advancing knowledge in computational theory and practice.
- Students can also do specialization in the following areas:
- Combinatorial computing and optimization
- Complexity, design and analysis of algorithms
- Computational geometry
- Mathematical programming
- Optimization: Theory, algorithms and complexity
- Real-time and embedded systems
- Software engineering
- students have to complete 4 one-term (half course) graduate courses in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant areas of Engineering or Mathematics.
- PhD students now have the option of earning a doctoral degree while staying on the job.
- The flexible Industrial PhD option enables students to remain in their own company or research institute and use labs at work to complete their research and eventual thesis.
- McMaster Engineering is consistently among the top 10 engineering school rankings in Canada and contributes to McMaster University's overall ranking as one of the top schools in the world across all rankings.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 58,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $2366 | $2366 | $2366 | $2366 |
| Health insurance | $152 | $152 | $152 | $152 |
| Other Fees | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 |
| Total Fees | $2638 | $2638 | $2638 | $2638 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 309 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete master degree from a recognized university.
- Students must have a B+ minimum average grade, based on a full-year equivalent of final year courses.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with second-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, if students have given the GRE exam then it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
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.