About PhD Program,
Our Ph.D. in computer and information science is a full-time, research-oriented degree for students interested in research and development careers in industry or academia. It equips you with the analytical skills needed to create innovative solutions for complex problems using high-quality translational research in computer and information science. Completing the CIS Ph.D. typically takes five years; the program has a time limit of seven years.
To lessen financial concerns, all Ph.D. students receive full funding in the form of appointments as a graduate student instructor, a research assistant, or both. The appointments provide a monthly stipend, health insurance, and a tuition waiver. Students are guaranteed full funding for up to five years provided they maintain good academic standing and adequate progress toward their degree.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or physical science from an accredited institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 for the bachelor’s degree and 3.5 for the master’s degree.
- Completed 12 credits in calculus and one course each in linear algebra, data structures, computer organization, operating systems, and calculus-based probability and statistics.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Please direct any questions regarding tuition and the assessment of tuition to the Office of the Registrar. The tuition and fee schedule is reviewed and approved each year by the University of Michigan Board of Regents. What a student actually pays depends on the amount of financial aid received. For more information about how to apply for financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.
Tuition is assessed each term of course registration. Overall program cost will depend on the total number of terms one takes to complete the total number of overall credits required for the program of study.
At the graduate level, a full-time course load for enrollment certification, financial aid, and visa-related purposes is eight credits. See the graduate catalog for complete information. Most graduate courses offered on this campus are three credit hours each. Therefore, it generally requires registering for three courses per term to be considered full-time. To be considered a graduate course (and be billed at the graduate tuition rate), courses must be at the 500-level or above. Undergraduate prerequisite coursework (400-level or below) or courses taken outside of one’s home college may be assessed at a different rate.
Official tuition due dates and payment options including payment plans and employer-sponsored billing options are available on the Student Accounts website.
This calculator does not include costs for books and supplies, room and board (meals), health insurance, or other related expenses. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for these costs.
Application Requirement,
- Three professional letters of recommendation, with at least one from previous faculty
- An academic statement of purpose indicating the intended field(s) of research
- A personal statement that describes your background and life experiences and discusses what has motivated your decision to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Required Within Online Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume or CV
- Letters of Recommendation
- Required College/University Transcripts
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
Submission requires a $60 application fee, but UM-Dearborn offers limited application fee waivers on a first-come, first-serve basis. The fee is nonrefundable and can’t be applied towards tuition or other fees.
