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PhD of Computer Science

University of Victoria

  • Victoria, Canada
  • 4 years
  • 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: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • 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 degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
  • Or exceptionally a bachelor degree with the equivalent of an A- average in the last two years
  • Plus programme-specific requirements
  • English proficiency by test unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Acceptable master degree from a recognised institution, Or exceptionally a bachelor degree with A- average, Programme-specific requirements, A supervisor is normally needed before applying

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0
  • PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests)
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,814 CAD
Application fee$187 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusVictoria Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering and Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceStandard,Fixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.