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Engineering

PhD Computer Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Advance the future of computing through original research with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in computer science at University of Idaho. This research-intensive program prepares you to advance computing through innovative research, technical expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 78 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include CS 5010 Seminar; CS 5007 CS and Cyber Research Methods.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Computer Network Support Specialists; Computer and Information Systems Managers; Computer and Information Scientists; Information Security Analysts; Computer Programmers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar field Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts send directly by the issuing institution(s) will be required upon admission.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58 . Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency .; Prerequisites: To enter the computer science doctorate program, competence in the following areas must be demonstrated: Knowledge of a structured, high-level language (CS120); Other requirements: Statement of purpose (SOP) In the SOP, include a paragraph detailing at most three possible topic areas you would like to do your Ph.D. on and identify at most three faculty members in order of preference whom you would like to choose as your possible major professor. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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