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PhD Computer Science at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral program for candidates with a BS or MS in computer science or a related field, with optional Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning or Cybersecurity concentrations; students demonstrate competence by completing courses in core areas.

Faculty: Tickle College of Engineering  |  Department: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science  |  Duration: 72 total graduate credit hours with a BS (39 of coursework); 48 total with a master's degree  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Minimum 39 graduate course credit hours for BS entrants (24 or 15 beyond a master's, depending on the master's degree), plus research and dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Exceptional students with a bachelor's degree may be admitted directly; bachelor's GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00, overall and in the senior year; same background as the MS in computer science; TOEFL 550 paper or 80 internet-based for non-native English speakers (not older than two years; exempt if a degree was earned from an accredited US institution within the past two years); applicants with bachelor's degrees outside computer science must complete selected undergraduate courses with grade B or better under non-degree status.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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