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PhD Computer Science at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

PhD Computer Science is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in Computer Science (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Computer science is concerned with the study of computers and computing, focusing on algorithms, programs and programming, and computational systems. The main goal of the discipline is to build a systematic body of knowledge, theories, and models that explain the properties of computational systems and to show how this body of knowledge can be used to produce solutions to real-world computational problems. The degree totals 30 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: Normally requires four to six years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

The requirements listed in the General Announcements (GA) satisfy the minimum requirements for this degree program. In certain instances, courses (or requirements) not officiall

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Application information

USD 66,784 a year (2026-27). School of Engineering and Computing: Masters & PhD full-time tuition ($33,392 per semester) for the school's standard full-time master's and PhD programmes; estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Reduced rate of $3,710 per year applies to continuin Source

Most doctoral applications for Fall 2027 close December 1, 2026 (Mechanical Engineering December 15, Computer Science January 1, 2027); applications open September 1, 2026 through the Rice graduate portal (gradapply.rice.edu). Application fee is generally $85, waived for some doctoral applicants.

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