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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Science (Computer Science). Students in this program are normally full-time. In some circumstances, this program allows for part-time study.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

To satisfy program course requirements, a set of proposed courses must be approved by the supervisor(s) and the Graduate Program Director or delegate, in their entirety; individual courses cannot be approved in isolation.

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Entry requirements

To satisfy program course requirements, a set of proposed courses must be approved by the supervisor(s) and the Graduate Program Director or delegate, in their entirety; individual courses cannot be approved in isolation. In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Science admission requirements , the Department requires: a) A Master of Science, thesis-based degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.30. For exceptional students applying with a Bachelor of Science degree, a four-year Honours degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.70 and demonstrated research ability consistent with graduate level expectations. b) This program has a requirement to demonstrate English Language Proficiency; see Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for Graduate Programs for details. c) Two letters of reference.

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.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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