Ph.D. Degree Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a Ph.D. program, all applicants must meet Graduate School requirements, as well as departmental requirements. Students are considered for admission on a rolling admission basis and priority will be given to the applications which are received and fully completed by February 15.
Graduate School RequirementsInternational students must submit TOEFL score. Applicants should have minimum TOEFL score: 550 (paper), 220 (computer), 80 (iBT); or minimum IELTS' score 6.
Subject to meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate School , admission requirements for the Ph.D. in computer science consist of:
Each application is reviewed and evaluated on an individual basis. The evaluation of applicants for admission is based primarily on the student's academic record and area of research interest. Application materials should include evidence of scholarly ability and/or achievement (e.g. awards, scholarships, work experience, recommendation letters, and published research papers). Only those who best meet the research goals and objectives of the doctoral program will be selected for admission. Graduate Assistantships are available for more than 90% of admitted Ph.D students.