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PhD Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science is a research doctorate whose milestones demonstrate the ability to understand research literature, communicate orally and in writing, and formulate a detailed research plan.

Faculty: McKelvey School of Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science & Engineering  |  Duration: 72 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

72 units: at least 33 units of graded courses (9 meeting breadth requirements), at least 3 units of seminars and at least 24 research units; mentored teaching experience, oral qualifying exam, dissertation proposal defense and dissertation defense, with an optional Teaching Intensive Pathway.

Career pathways

Faculty positions at research and teaching-focused institutions and industry roles.

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Application information

Arts & Sciences sets one doctoral application deadline each year, generally in the first week of December.

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