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PhD Computing Science at University of Alberta

University of Alberta, Canada

Programme overview

Thesis-based doctoral program in computing science with research areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithmics, robotics, databases and software engineering.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Duration: Students are encouraged to finish within 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

12 units of coursework, a candidacy exam and a doctoral dissertation based on original research.

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Application information

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.

Duration: Students are encouraged to finish within 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/index.html

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