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Computer Science, PhD at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD program in Computer Science prepares students to become technical leaders in their fields of research. We have a world-class faculty with research expertise in a diverse set of computer science areas and our program is nationally ranked. Additionally, we are located in in the suburbs of Washington, DC at the center of one of the largest computer science and information technology corridors in the nation and a major center for science and engineering research and funding.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 72 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Theory of Computation (must be completed with a B or better); Research Methodology in Computer Science (must be completed with a B or better); Research Experience in Computer Science (must be completed with a B or better); Computer Science Colloquium (must enroll in course for two semesters); Doctoral Dissertation Proposal; Doctoral Dissertation (minimum 12 credits required).

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants must have an undergraduate degree, and their prior academic work must show a strong academic background in computer science or computing. In addition, the GRE General Test is recommended for applicants who do not have academic degrees from a US university. Finally, each applicant must provide a resume, a brief statement of career goals and personal aspirations, and two letters of reference. Each application receives careful consideration from the PhD Admissions Committee. Please see https://cec.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/application-requirements-and-deadlines for Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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