PhD Computer Science at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science prepares students for academic or research positions in universities, government or industrial research laboratories. The first two years are devoted to coursework, followed by research and dissertation work, with qualifier courses, a Research Proficiency Examination and a thesis proposal along the way.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Computer Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Five qualifier courses passed with A- or better across Theory, Systems and Information and Intelligent Systems areas, at least 20 credits of lecture courses, internships and seminars, two semesters of the CSE 600 research seminar, a teaching practicum and dissertation research.

Career pathways

Academic and research positions in universities, government and industrial research laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree, usually in science, engineering or mathematics, with at least B (3.0/4.0) average overall and in science, mathematics and engineering courses; admission judged on potential for first-class research and preparation to pass PhD qualifiers; GRE optional; English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) for non-native speakers unless waived; acceptance by the Computer Science Department and the Graduate School.

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.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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