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PhD Computer Science at University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Programme overview

The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science is to facilitate the student's continued professional and scholarly development. The program is designed to prepare the student to conduct research and development in an area of concentration. A doctorate in computer science builds on prior knowledge, education, and experience in the field.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 48 credit hours  |  Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 48 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Design And Analysis Of Algorithms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The CSE graduate admission committee bases its decision for PhD graduate admission on the following criteria (in no specific order): An undergraduate degree in CS or CpE or a closely related field Applications from other fields, particularly mathematics, science, and engineering are also considered. These applicants may need to complete a graduate-level foundations course. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate coursework A 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate coursework. In particular, performance in CS/CpE related courses is emphasized. Rigor of the student's bachelor's degree. A three-year degree is not considered rigorous enough Reputation of the university/college that the student has received their previous degrees from GRE General Test: not required. For PhD applicants, three letters of recommendation are needed and are requested within the application system. Also needed directly from the applicant are a statement of purpose and a CV which the applicant must upload within the application system.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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