PhD of Computer Science
- Windsor, Canada
- 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 (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's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 77%
- Plus supervisor or programme approval
- References and a research statement. English scores set per programme (IELTS 6.5-7.0
- TOEFL iBT 83-100).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 92
- PTE Academic 65
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Select the correct intake and apply on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and qualification records. Provide language proficiency evidence when required. Complete any additional department requirements for graduate admission. Pay the application fee if required. Check the application status and admission decision. Accept an offer and arrange the study permit documents if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,897 - $27,267 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Windsor |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | School of Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes.
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Tuition is $24,897 - $27,267 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92, PTE Academic 65.
Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes.

