PhD Computer Science at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

The Computer Science PhD focuses on applied research, training experts for industry and academia in four fields: Digital Media, Information Science, Networks and IT Security, and Software Design. The program differs from most existing computer science programs as it concentrates on both applied research and the development of professional skills. The intention is that most of the graduates from this program will build careers in industrial research and software development.

Faculty: Science | Duration: Approximately 48 months, based on full-time study | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, January or May | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a master's level degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or software engineering from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A minimum B+ average (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent).

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,579 a year (2026-2027). Domestic full-time flat-fee tuition, annual amount based on three terms (per-term amount is one third). Flat-fee annual amount (three terms), full-time, 2026-2027; excludes ancillary fees. Source

International applicants: CAD 19,166 a year (2026-2027). International full-time flat-fee tuition, annual amount based on three terms. Flat-fee annual amount (three terms), full-time, 2026-2027; excludes ancillary fees. Source

Doctoral intakes: January 2027, May 2027 and September 2027, depending on the programme.

Graduate applications are submitted online through OUAC. Doctoral deadlines (domestic / international), September 2027 entry: Cybersecurity April 1, 2027 / April 1, 2027; Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering April 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; Health Sciences, Applied Bioscience, Computer Science, Materials Science, Modelling and Computational Science, Criminology and Social Justice February 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; EdD and Forensic Psychology December 1, 2026 / December 1, 2026. January 2027 entry: Engineering, Applied Bioscience, Computer Science and Modelling and Computational Science September 1, 2026; Cybersecurity October 1, 2026. May 2027 entry: January 15, 2027 domestic / November 13, 2026 international.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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