Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computing Science)
4 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
6,525/Yr
6,525 /Yr
Offered By:
- PhD in Computing Science at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The student to faculty ratio for this program is 10:1.
- PhD students are expected to have a background in computing science similar to BSc honors in the Computing Science program.
- Normally three-year degrees do not meet the university requirements.
- Students for the PhD in Computing Science must have an MSc degree in Computing Science or a related field.
- Exceptionally qualified applicants having the equivalent of a First-Class Honors BSc degree may be admitted directly to the PhD program.
- After joining this program, students will get opportunities to study research methods like
- Algorithms and Distributed Computing
- Machine Learning in Medical Image Analysis
- Robotics
- Cybersecurity
- Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
- Biometrics
- Students are required to select a research area and name up to 3 professors as potential supervisors.
- PhD students will only be admitted if a professor agrees to supervise.
- The Department of Computing Science encourages students to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally.
- A degree in this program from the University of Alberta is important for students to unlocking a future with endless, rewarding career opportunities
- Graduates may find job opportunities in a wide range of areas including Computer Systems Engineer, Computer Science Professor, Computer Network Architect, Research, and Development.
- The average salary after this program is 65,250 USD.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 6525 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | 10800 |
| Food | 2700 |
| Total Cost | 13500 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants are normally required to have completed a master’s degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- A GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade]. based on the most recent two years of full-time study is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students are normally required to have completed a master's degree in its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
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.
Scores Required
90 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
310 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
125 / 160
Avg. Score in
Duolingo
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Official Transcripts: Students have to submit a copy of their original official transcripts.
- Reference letters: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for students are:
- Computer Systems Engineer
- Computer Science Professor
- Computer Network Architect
- Research and Development
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alberta Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student 5,544/Yr$5,544 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) | Scholarship per student 8,312/Yr$8,312 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship | Scholarship per student 3,572/Yr$3,572 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per student 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student 8,459/Yr$8,459 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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