PhD of Computer Science
- Salt Lake City, 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: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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
- Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited
- Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education)
- Plus department-specific materials
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- 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 | $20,364 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering |
| Department | Kahlert School of Computing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program.
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The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,364 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.
University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program.