PhD Computer Science at George Washington University

Programme overview

Doctor of philosophy (PhD) students in the computer science program choose from among numerous focus areas, including: algorithms and theory; computer architecture, networks, parallel and distributed computing; computer security and information assurance; database and information retrieval systems; machine intelligence and cognition; multimedia, animation, graphics and user interface; and software engineering and systems.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Computer Science | Duration: 54 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under School of Engineering, Doctoral Program Regulations. Students with a bachelor's degree—A minimum of 54 credits, at least 24 of which must be in courses taken for qualifying graduate credit, and at least 12 credits in dissertation research. Students are required to pass a preliminary examination, and a research training requirement.

Career pathways

Students in the doctoral program conduct cutting-edge research with world-class faculty, have access to collaborative opportunities unique to the Washington, DC, area, and benefit from the superb cultural and intellectual experiences the campus and program provide.

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Application information

Entry requirements

* A limited number of doctoral applicants are accepted for the summer. Please contact the admissions office for details. International applicants who require a visa from GW are eligible to apply for admission in fall and spring only (not summer). The GRE General Test is optional for all applicants. For applicants who want to submit scores, they must be submitted officially from ETS using the institutional code 5246. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United Sta

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

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