PhD Computer Science at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs in computer science offer advanced study in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science and software engineering. Students gain research experience and technical expertise to pursue careers in academia, industry or government.

Faculty: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Our master's program covers essential topics such as Analysis of Algorithms, AI, ML, Cybersecurity and HCI, equipping students with the skills needed for various professional pathways. For those aiming for higher academic pursuits, our Ph.D. program delves deeper into computing principles and practices, with specialized focuses including AI, Complexity & Information Theory, Human-Computer Interaction, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Distributed Computing.

Career pathways

Computer science graduate students from around the world are brought together at UW to learn in an exciting atmosphere. Students are encouraged to bring their curiosity and sense of discovery to each course and research project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for a graduate degree in computer science are expected to have completed undergraduate courses in: Algorithms and Data Structures (COSC 3020 equivalent); Theory of Computing (COSC 4100 or 4200 equivalent); Operating Systems (COSC 4740 equivalent); Programming Languages or Compilers (COSC 4780 or 4785 equivalent); Applicants to the Ph.D. in computer science must have completed a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related discipline at an accredited university or college. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is encouraged but not required. GRE scores should be a minimum of 40th percentile for the verbal score and 65th percentile for the quantitative score. Our strongest students tend to have scores substantially above these minimums, with quantitative scores often around the 90th percentile or higher.

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

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

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