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PhD Computer Science at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The Computer Science Department’s graduate program is ranked among the top in the nation and in the top ten among public universities. The department offers both M.S. and Ph.D degrees. Nearly all full-time PhD students receive financial support in the form of assistantships, fellowships, and grants, whereas M.S. students typically fund their studies themselves, receive financial support through their employers, or secure research assistantships.

Faculty: Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 37 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include How to Conduct Great Research, Doctoral Dissertation Research. The degree requires 37 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional for Ph.D./not required for M.S.) GRE Subject (optional for Ph.D./not required for M.S.) CV/Resume Writing Sample (optional for Ph.D./not required for M.S.) Maryland Max Planck Ph.D. Program: Students interested in applying to the Maryland Max Planck Ph.D. Program in Computer Science should follow the admissions instructions for the program . A strong background in mathematics and theoretical computer science is necessary.

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 37 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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