PhD Computer Science at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The flagship degree is the Ph.D. in Computer Science, which prepares students for leadership positions in academia, industry research labs, and government. Alternatively, the master's degree program offers the Master of Science (thesis) and the Master of Computer Science (non-thesis, available via either distance learning or on-campus enrollment).

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 72 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: CSC 600 Computer Science Graduate Orientation; CSC 890 Doctoral Preliminary Exam; CSC 503 Computational Applied Logic; CSC 505 Design and Analysis Of Algorithms; CSC 512 Compiler Construction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum application requirements include an accredited Bachelor's degree with at least a B average and, for non-Computer Science majors, strong academic performance in computer science and mathematics. Applicants must also submit the GRE General Test scores and international applicants must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores, as proof of English proficiency. We also ask for a Statement of Purpose to be included with the application as well as three professional or academic recommendations. Those interested in developing their computer science knowledge and skills, but not ready to commit to a degree program, might consider one of our graduate certificates. Refer to the Graduate Certificate Programs listed in the selection under Computer Science. Application deadlines: U.S. citizens and Permanent U.S. residents Computer Science (PhD) Fall : December 15 Computer Science (MR and MS) Fall: May 1 Spring : October 15 Foreign nationals Computer Science (MR, MS, and PhD) Fall admission only : December 15

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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