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PhD Computer Science at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Computer Science is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through School of Computer Science (Faculty of Science).

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Computer Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 1.5 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission with Master's degree : the normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a thesis-based Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.) or the equivalent demonstrating research potential. Admission with Bachelor's degree : exceptional applicants holding an Honours Bachelor of Computer Science with thesis or equivalent, with demonstrated research potential and with a minimum GPA of A- in Computer Science, may be directly admitted to the Ph.D. program. It is highly recommended that applicants considering this option contact potential supervisors before applying. Fast-track : at the request of their supervisor, a student already in the M.C.S. with demonstrated research potential and who has completed at least at least 3 graduate courses with an A or A+ may be fast-tracked to the Ph.D. before they complete the first year of their M.C.S.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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