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PhD of Computer Science
- Boca Raton, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Computer Science at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Computer Science can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Software developer
- Mobile apps developer
- Computer systems analyst
- Web developer
- Data scientist
- Software quality assurance analyst
- CTO
- Product lead
Curriculum
- Coursework
- A comprehensive exam and a thesis
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a supervisor and international applicants to submit a GRE score.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Computer Science or related discipline
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Graduate GPA of 3.3
- GRE is required
- There are no minimum sub-score requirements
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (two from faculty)
- A general evaluation of international transcripts is required
- FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
- TOEFL 4.5
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree depending on programme, Foreign credential evaluation, GRE/GMAT for some programmes, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
- A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
- GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
- the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
- Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,251 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boca Raton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering and Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science (Professional) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,251 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $29,181 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

