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Computer Science, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science prepares scholars in the field; applications are reviewed by a faculty committee. All admitted PhD students are fully funded while in full-time resident status, covering stipend, full tuition, matriculation fee and medical and dental insurance.

Faculty: Whiting School of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Eight courses (at least five in Computer Science, covering four of five core distribution areas: Applications, Reasoning, Software, Systems, Theory), two qualifying projects under different faculty, two consecutive semesters of full-time residence, seminar attendance and ethics and responsible-conduct coursework, followed by doctoral research.

Career pathways

Graduates may take significant positions in academia, research institutes, industry or government laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit letters of recommendation and, for international applicants, TOEFL/IELTS scores. Admission requires exceptional intellectual achievement and promise; no rigid criteria are stated.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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