PhD Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The doctoral programme prepares students to become leading researchers and educators in academia and industry. Candidates take a major and two minor areas of concentration plus core courses, produce significant research, and write and defend a dissertation. A direct PhD track is available for students without a master's degree.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Core courses, one major and two minor areas (minors may be outside the department), dissertation research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

CSE (MS and PhD): strong computer science background; minimum cGPA 3.0/4.0 (most applicants about 3.5+); GRE not required; statement of purpose; CV or resume up to two pages; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts from all institutions; TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo for international applicants; deadline December 15 for Autumn 2027 (fellowship consideration by November 14); Spring 2027 closed October 1 with minimum cGPA 3.5; international applicants considered for Autumn only. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 120 under Graduate School minimums unless exempt; many programmes set higher scores. Three-year bachelor's degrees are not equivalent to a US four-year degree. PhD spring offers depend on GRA support from a CSE faculty member.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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