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Engineering

PhD Computer Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science and Engineering is for students pursuing original research and prepares graduates for academia or research-oriented industry positions. Research areas include cybersecurity and network systems, data and software systems, and intelligent and autonomous systems.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science and Engineering  |  Intake: Fall (preference by Jan. 15) and Spring (preference by Aug. 15)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Requirements are coursework (required and elective), comprehensive exams and a research-based dissertation; students also attend colloquia, take part in proposal writing and present their research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to both the M.S. and the Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering programs requires students to submit a one-page statement describing your research interests and letters of recommendation. TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Pearson, or Cambridge scores are also required for students from countries where the language of instruction is not English. The GRE is not required for applicants. GPA

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: January 15 (Fall); August 15 (Spring)

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

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