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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
- 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
| Campus | Main campus, Boise |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing - College of Engineering / College of Arts & Science |
| Department | Computing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship 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.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,399 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,072 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.

