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PhD Computer Science at Princeton University

Princeton University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Computer Science accepts beginning and advanced graduate students for study and research leading to the PhD (and M.S.E.), with flexible plans of study.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 5 years (PhD)  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School PhD programme requirements (Department of Computer Science): application deadline December 15 (PhD) for Fall 2027 entry; GRE General Test: Not Accepted. PhD applicants select up to two areas of research interest. The M.S.E. is not accepting applications for Fall 2027. Graduate School requirements for all applicants: a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent); application fee $90; three letters of recommendation; academic statement of purpose; resume/CV; transcripts. Applicants whose primary language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores (the Graduate School sets no minimum score; departments may). The Graduate School does not require interviews.

Intake: Fall 2027

Duration: 5 years (PhD)

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

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