Computer Science (PhD) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This highly applied, practical and useful program concentrates on real-world problems to which students can apply their existing knowledge, discover new techniques and methods, and work on solutions with the guidance of highly qualified, engaged and caring faculty supervisors who work with students for their success.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Research Methods: Doctoral; Directed Studies: Research Methodologies. Degree components include: dissertation, candidacy/comprehensive examination.

Career pathways

Graduates from our programs have a wide range of exciting career options in industry and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a research-based master’s degree in computer science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Individuals who hold a research-based master’s degree in any field may complete the Coding, Programming, and Algorithms: Computer Science Fundamentals course series or Computer Coding certificate to enhance their application and qualify to apply Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) Statement of intent Resumé/CV Transcripts Three letters of recommendation English language proficiency requirement

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.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. The application fee is $110 per programme, non-refundable. Applications are made via the OUAC online application followed by document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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