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Computer Science, PhD at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science takes students from graduate coursework through dissertation research, with core courses, a depth sequence, research courses from the first year and an interdisciplinary research project. Milestones are an oral qualifying exam at the end of the fifth semester, a prospectus presentation at the start of the seventh semester and a dissertation defence.

Faculty: School of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 48 credit hours of graduate coursework  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

48 credit hours: 9 core (algorithms, systems, AI/ML), 9 research, 9 interdisciplinary project, 9 CS electives and 12 general electives.

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Application information

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.

Duration: 48 credit hours of graduate coursework

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