Computing Science (PhD) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in computing science, is a research-intensive program that has a primary emphasis on the thesis. The program provides an environment for interdisciplinary education in theoretical and applied computer science. Through training in formal coursework and hands-on research in areas such as artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, computer graphics, and data mining, graduates will be capable of working with integrity to design, improve, and apply cutting-edge computational techniques to support a career in academia, industry or the public sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: School of Computing Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of course work and a thesis for a minimum of 30 units selected in consultation with the graduate chair or supervisor.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. Students must hold a master's degree in computing science or another related field. At its discretion, the school's graduate admissions committee may recommend PhD admission to students holding only a bachelor's degree in computing science or a related field with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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