PhD Computer Science at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The Department of Computer Science offers graduate programs leading to Computer Science degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. The department offers a comprehensive range of courses in the field of computer science. Special emphases lie in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational biology, databases, computer security, data science, graphics and human-computer interaction, networks, software engineering, theoretical computer science, virtual reality, and visualization.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 108 semester hours required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: Computer science or computer engineering. Outstanding candidates from other related fields will also be considered. GPA: At least 3.50/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study. Tests: All international students are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or PTE-Academic scores. Letters of recommendation: Three required. Personal statement: Required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both.

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

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