PhD Computer Science at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program in Computer Science pairs advanced coursework with substantive research experience to prepare you for positions in the design and development of computer systems, with applications to business, industry and academic computing research. Within the department - which has been offering master's and doctoral degrees since 1971 - areas of interest include algorithms; artificial intelligence; programming languages and compilers; security; systems; and visualization and graphics.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 6 years / 64 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Complete six courses from the core curriculum - 18 units Foundations of Systems – Must complete one course CSC 525 Principles of Computer Networking, 3 units CSC 552 Advanced Operating Systems, 3 units CSC 553 Principles of Compilation, 3 units CSC 576 Computer Architecture, 3 units Foundations of Theory – Must complete one course CSC 545 Design and Analysis of Algorithms, 3.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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