$4,469 /Yr
Joint program
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Computing Science
- PhD in Computing Science at Simon Fraser University is a 5-year program.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis only.
- It is delivered on-campus.
- This program consists of course work, depth requirements, and a thesis.
- Students in this graduate dual degree program, jointly developed by Simon Fraser University and Zhejiang University (ZJU), China, will acquire two graduate degrees.
- Some of the courses are:
- Students will work on numerous research projects are collaborative ventures with other faculty members.
- The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favourable for students.
- School of Computing Science at SFU ranks 1st and 2nd according to MacLean’s 2020 and Computer Science Rankings 2020 in Canada respectively.
- SFU is a mid-sized public research institute that provides the perfect platform for a great learning experience.
- The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 142,413 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 |
| Total Fees | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 | $4469 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 93 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
- A master’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
- Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
- A GPA of at least 3.67/4.33(A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses is required to be eligible for the program.
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 degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, 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 to get admission to this program.