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Bachelor of Computing and Information Sciences

Jacksonville, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Computing and Information Sciences offered full time on campus by RIT's Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences in Rochester, New York.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop original research expertise in Computing and Information Sciences. Apply advanced research methods and critical analysis to complex questions. Communicate publishable findings to academic and professional audiences. Contribute new knowledge to the field.

Career outcomes

Not published

Curriculum

Three-year plan of study of 60 semester credit hours. Courses include Quantitative Foundations
Colloquium in Computing and Information Sciences
Teaching Skills Workshop
Foundations of Computer Networks and Distributed Systems. Cooperative education is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma with transcripts and course-by-course evaluation; 4 English
4 maths
3 natural science
3 social science
2 foreign language credits; SAT/ACT/CLT scores; 2.5 recalculated GPA minimum; English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE 53
Duolingo 110) unless exempt; financial affidavit for the I-20. Some majors are selective and need C or better in listed prerequisites.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (12-13 years of study) with transcripts and course-by-course credential evaluation; 4 English, 4 math, 3 natural science, 3 social science, 2 foreign language, 2 electives; SAT/ACT/CLT scores; transfer applicants with college credit via transfer admission; Affidavit of Financial Support for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

Check the international admission requirements and deadlines. Apply online with the UNF application and pay the 30 USD fee. Submit secondary school transcripts with course-by-course credential evaluation
SAT/ACT/CLT scores
English proficiency evidence and the Affidavit of Financial Support. Receive the admission decision. Request the I-20 through the applicant portal and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,635 - $18,363 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Computing, Engineering and Construction
Department	School of Computing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International applicants may qualify for merit-based nonresident tuition waivers and limited International Center scholarships. Awards require the relevant GPA, enrollment, and application criteria; not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.