PhD Computer Science at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Gain vital expertise to lead and innovate with the help of invaluable "practice experience" in a fast-paced, real-world environment. Through critical and logical thinking, you’ll gain the essential knowledge and experience needed to become highly proficient in the use of today’s leading computing platforms and techniques.

Faculty: School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science | Duration: 4-5 years (90 (approved bachelor's degree); 60 (approved master's degree) credit hours) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

Career pathways

Graduates of the Computer Science Ph.D. program have dynamic career paths with titles such as: Software engineer and developer, Computational scientist, Data science engineer, Research scientists (technology companies and universities), Aerospace, Atmospheric science, Bioinformatics, Communications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to meeting these program requirements, you must also meet the UND School of Graduate Studies admissions requirements to apply for this program. Graduate Requirements Computer Science Ph.D. Requirements Disclaimer The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,700 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same Source

International applicants: USD 29,401 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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