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PhD of Computing

Boise State University

  • Boise, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Boise State University campus

About the program

A one-year research master's in Computing completed through an independent supervised thesis.

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

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computing in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in programming
  • Algorithms and computational problem-solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Application Developer

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Computing guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Applicants need a completed bachelor or master degree
  • with official transcripts and proof of degrees. English proof: IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115; exemption for degrees from approved English-speaking countries. Programmes may add GRE results
  • recommendation letters and a statement of purpose.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's (or master's where required) degree with official transcripts, Programme-specific materials (GRE, Letters, Statement of purpose)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • Supervisor correspondence where required
  • Proof of language proficiency if required
  • Additional documents subject to the official program checklist

How to apply

  1. Review the Computing PhD program requirements and chosen emphasis area. Apply online through the Boise State Graduate College. Submit official transcripts and a statement of purpose describing research interests. Complete the required Computing PhD Admission Questionnaire. Provide a current CV or resume and three recommendation letters. Provide English proficiency scores if applying as an international student. Check the Computing PhD fall application deadlines before submission.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,399 USD
Application fee$95 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain campus, Boise
Faculty or schoolSchool of Computing - College of Engineering / College of Arts & Science
DepartmentComputing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.