Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$8,242/Yr
CA$8,242 /Yr
- University of Calgary offers 4 years of a PhD program in Computer Science.
- This program is a thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
- The program is delivered on-campus.
- Students are required to complete nine courses.
- Computer Science program aims to give students the skills they need for careers ranging from private industry to academic positions at advanced research centres and universities.
- It helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as find new ways to use computers, develop effective algorithms to solve computing problems, and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructure.
- As a program that usually takes about four years for an MSc graduate to complete, the degree requires course work, a single-authored scientific paper, and an oral candidacy exam, as well as submission and successful defense of a thesis.
- Additional courses include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Databases
- Computer Graphics
- Scientific Computing
- HCI
- Visualization
- Students will conduct a department seminar presentation based on their research.
- The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- The average salary after this program goes to 146,881 USD.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Early Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
| Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$8243 (CAD 8242.68) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$16480 (CAD 16480) |
| Health Insurance | CA$330 (CAD 330) |
| Books and supply | CA$300 (CAD 300) |
| Compulsory Fees | CA$795 (CAD 795.37) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | CA$5416 (CAD 5416) |
| Total Cost | CA$23321 (CAD 102063) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$11876 (CAD 11876) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a Masters's degree or a related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in business, and particularly in quantitative subjects such as Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
- A GPA of at least 3.30/4.00 (B grade) is required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities:
- Technology sector
- Business start-ups
- Computer Science research
- Academia
- IT
- Software Development.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| The Google Lime Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 52,637/Yr$52,637 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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