PhD Program

PhD Entrance Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university;
• Proficiency in computer related mathematics, including at least 10 hours beyond calculus.
• A grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
• Course work in theoretical foundations of computing, operating systems design and implementation, organization of programming languages, and computer organization with grades of "B" or better; a student who does not meet this requirement, but otherwise qualifies for admission, may be admitted with deficiencies listed.
• The Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Applicants must take the general test and the advanced computer science test.
• A TOEFL score of 550 or better for international students;
• Three letters of reference from individuals competent to judge the applicant's potential to complete the Ph.D.

Individuals may strengthen their applications with supporting materials such as a strong transcript, higher GPA, strong recommendation letters, and/or written support from members of the Computer Science Department Graduate Faculty.

Students who have master's degrees in other areas will be admitted based on their potential to perform Ph.D. level work as perceived by the committee on graduate admissions. Requirements for admission in this case are similar to the entrance requirements stated above, but are adapted to individual cases by the committee on graduate admissions.

Deadlines for application to CS graduate study are March 15 for fall semester, August 15 for spring semester and January 15 for summer semester. Guidelines for the Ph.D. Degree