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PhD Computer Science at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, industrial and national research labs, and technical leadership in industry and government. The rigorous curriculum provides a broad background in the fundamentals of computer science, advanced courses in a wide range of focus areas, and opportunity to make an impact at the forefront of computing. Offered at: Boston.

Faculty: Khoury College of Computer Sciences  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 48 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 48 semester hours. Required courses include CS 5100 to CS 5850 , except CS; CS 6110 to CS.

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Application information

USD 49,257 a year (2026-27). Annual PhD fee stated as one rate for all PhD programs (2026-27 graduate schedule). Excludes comprehensive fee, health and counseling fee, international student fee and student health plan. Source

Duration: 48 semester hours

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