PhD Computer Science at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science is a research-oriented programme preparing students for research, industry or academia across fundamental computer science and engineering and their applications.

Faculty: Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering | Department: Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 5 years (normative time); 44 quarter units of coursework | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

Coursework totals 44 quarter units: 12 core, 8 depth in one major area, 12 breadth from two other areas and 12 electives, plus six quarters of the CS 287 colloquium. Milestones are qualifying exams, a dissertation proposal exam (normally by the end of year three) and a public final oral defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. Some programmes set earlier priority or fellowship deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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