Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Computing Science] From Simon Fraser University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computing Science)

STEM Course

5 years

Full Time

Joint Program & On Campus

Field of Study:

Sciences,

Computer Science

CA$5,958/Yr

CA$5,958 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$5958 (CAD 5958)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room And Board	CA$4755 (CAD 4755)
Food	CA$3330 (CAD 3330)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

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PhD in Computing Science at Simon Fraser University is a 5-year program.
This program is offered on a full-time basis only.
It is delivered on-campus.
This program consists of course work, depth requirements, and a thesis.
Students in this graduate dual degree program, jointly developed by Simon Fraser University and Zhejiang University (ZJU), China, will acquire two graduate degrees.
Some of the courses are:
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Computational Complexity
- Computability and Logic
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Computational Complexity
- Bioinformatics Algorithms
- Approximation and Randomized Algorithms
- Algorithms of Optimization
Students will work on numerous research projects are collaborative ventures with other faculty members.
The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favourable for students.
School of Computing Science at SFU ranks 1^st and 2^nd according to MacLean’s 2020 and Computer Science Rankings 2020 in Canada respectively.
SFU is a mid-sized public research institute that provides the perfect platform for a great learning experience.
The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
The average salary goes up to 142,413 USD.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
A master’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
A GPA of at least 3.67/4.33(A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses is required to be eligible for the 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 degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

93 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.