About PhD Program,
The research in the Department of Computer Science is supported by more than $10M in active research grants and contracts from various external funding agencies. PhD students conduct innovative research in cooperation with and under the supervision of department faculty. Activities of research assistants include implementing prototype systems, developing and proving new theories, conducting experiments, attending international conferences, and publishing their results in scientific journals.
The department’s 28 faculty members conduct research in a variety of areas including algorithms, bioinformatics, computer and information security, computer architecture, computer networks, databases, high performance computing, parallel and distributed systems, programming languages and compilers, and software engineering among others.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All full-time, admitted PhD students are welcomed with an appointment as either a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Graduate Research Assistant (GRA). This is comprehensive support that comes with a tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance. The stipend starts from $24,000 per year, and the total value of the financial support package is more than $42,000 yearly. The Computer Science PhD program is designed so that students who are admitted as GTAs find a doctoral advisor during their first year of study.
Application Requirement,
- Transcripts*
- Credential Evaluation
- English Language Proficiency
- Purpose Statement
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
*Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University.
Application Deadline,
February 1 2025
Application Fee,
Domestic Applicants $50
International Applicants $90
