About PhD Program,
The Program of Study is designed to allow students some flexibility to develop their curriculum in accordance with the Ph.D. graduation requirements outlined above and with the expectations of their advising/thesis committee. The Academic Office assigns students three committee members within the first month of starting the Ph.D. program. Students setup a time with their Program of Study committee to discuss their area of interests and determine what required courses must be completed and develop a strategy for meeting educational and career goals as well as the Ph.D. coursework requirements. For more detailed information, visit Program of Study.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- CS 591 section PHD must be taken in the first semester. A maximum of 4 credit hours of CS 591 can be applied toward the Ph.D. degree.
- The minimum program GPA is 3.0.
- A teaching assistantship for an entire term by the end of the 5th year, with a satisfactory performance evaluation by the department. (This is a requirement for all Ph.D. students who enter the program Fall 2011 or later.). The TA training seminar must also be taken prior to or concurrent with holding the teaching assistantship.
- Effective Spring 2022, CS TA appointments which meet the following criteria will fulfill the PhD TA requirement : A 50% teaching assistantship or a 25% solo teaching assistantship for an entire term completed by the end of the 5th year, with a satisfactory performance evaluation by the department. TAships for any CS 591 course will not count towards the TA requirement.
PhD Funding Coverage,
The University of Illinois provides financial aid from a variety of federal, state, University, and private resources. The Office of Student Financial Aid has a comprehensive overview of the types of financial aid that are awarded. In order to maximize opportunities to receive financial aid, students should follow OSFA’s application process.
The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science presents thousands of dollars in fellowships, scholarships, and awards to outstanding students in recognition of their potential, achievements, and leadership contributions. These are made possible by generous donations from alumni, friends, and corporate partners. To learn more about these awards and the donors who make them possible, and to see listings of our awards winners, please visit Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards and Graduate Fellowships & Awards.
Starting in Fall 2020, Grainger Engineering PhD students in their first five years of enrollment are guaranteed a funded appointment for fall and spring that includes a full tuition waiver, a partial fee waiver, and a stipend.
Application Requirement,
1. Review these general University and School requirements:
2. Plan to meet the application deadline
3. Complete the university’s online application
4. Pay the application fee
5. Submit Unofficial Transcripts
6. Request Letters of Recommendation
7. Write an Academic Statement of Purpose (required)
8. Write Personal Statements (required)
9. Create a CV/Resume
10. General Record Examination (GRE) – Not Required
11. English Proficiency and International Requirements
12. Check the status of your application materials to ensure all materials have been submitted.
13. Wait for admissions results
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
The university’s application fee is $70 for US citizens and permanent residents and $90 for all other applicants. The fee must accompany the application by credit card payment with the web application. Application fees are non-refundable.
