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PhD of Computer Science

Florida Atlantic University

  • Boca Raton, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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

  1. 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
  2. A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
  3. GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
  4. the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
  5. TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
  6. 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

CampusBoca Raton
Faculty or schoolCollege of Engineering and Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science (Professional)
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    7 Jan 2027

    54 days left
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Oct 2027

    335 days left

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  • The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.