Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [4-5 Years]
$58,880 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Computer Science and Engineering

  • University of Michigan offers a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a duration of 4 years.
  • This program is full-time and thesis-based.
  • It is delivered on-campus.
  • In this program after all requirements except the dissertation are completed, students become candidates.
  • Upon entering a doctoral program, there is a Ph.D. qualifying process, normally completed during the first two years.
  • Students entering this program with a bachelor’s degree typically become candidates in the third year.
  • Students with a Bachelor’s are strongly encouraged to complete the degree within five years.
  • Students with Master’s become candidates in the second year and are encouraged to complete the degree within 4 years.
  • Doctoral students cannot take time off from their studies, or pursue the later stages of their degree without registering, except in special circumstances.
  • According to QS Global World Ranking University of Michigan ranks #21.
  • The student-faculty ratio at University of Michigan is 15:1, and the school has 55.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
  • The average salary after this program goes upto $124,490.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $58880 $58880 $58880 $58880
Total Fees $58880 $58880 $58880 $58880

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 88 120 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Successful completion of a Master’s degree with GPA of at least 3.5/4.0.
  • In addition, students admitted to the Ph.D. program often have prior research experience or have demonstrated research aptitude.

Indian Eligibility:

  • Successful completion of a Masters's degree from a recognized college or university.
  • Students should have 80% in previous studies.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, GRE scores for this admissions cycle are neither required nor expected.

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.