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PhD Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

On-campus PhD in Hoboken, NJ preparing students for research in machine learning, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. All doctoral students in computer science receive financial support.

Faculty: School of Computing  |  Department: School of Computing  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Research areas: AI and machine learning, computer vision, big data analytics, programming languages, computer security and cryptography, and software systems. Up to 30 master's credits may transfer.

Career pathways

Graduates enter academia, corporations, government agencies and financial institutions; programme average starting salary $186,000 (Class of 2024).

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants with a love of hacking and a drive to innovate; Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in computer science (up to 30 credits may transfer to Stevens’ Ph.D. program). Exceptionally well-qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science may be considered for the Ph.D. program; Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended; Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D.

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

Ph.D. entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Preferred deadlines: Fall Ph.D. January 15; Spring Ph.D. September 1.

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

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