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BC,
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Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Science (Okanagan) in Kelowna Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Kelowna Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,954.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A PhD represents the highest level of research qualification, demanding innovative and significant contributions to expanding computer science knowledge. Those who complete this program gain preparation for diverse career paths involving autonomous research and academic instruction across academic institutions, government agencies, and corporate sectors, along with opportunities in various professional domains such as programming, software development, engineering, business analysis, data science, big data development, or data engineering. Doctoral candidates can specialize their investigations in:
Artificial Intelligence: encompassing machine learning, decision-making algorithms, intelligent interfaces, and computer vision
Network Science: including graph theory, network analysis, social network studies, with applications spanning social media, computational biology, and neuroscience
Data-related fields: business intelligence, data integration, management, mining, database systems, healthcare analytics, and educational analytics
Human-focused technologies: human-computer interaction (HCI), visual and tactile interfaces, visual analytics, and immersive analysis techniques
Computational methods: numerical algorithms, modeling approaches, and visualization techniques
Software Development: engineering tools and analytical methods for software creation
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International PhD applicants are expected to
hold the academic equivalent of a two-year master's degree from UBC in computer science or a related field, with a B plus (76%) average or better,
demonstrate clear evidence of research ability or potential,
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version), minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version).
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0.
hold the academic equivalent of a two-year master's degree from UBC in computer science or a related field, with a B plus (76%) average or better,
demonstrate clear evidence of research ability or potential,
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version), minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version).
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0.
Tuition
CAD
9,690