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The PhD program aims to cultivate outstanding Computer Scientists equipped to perform top-tier research, possessing profound subject knowledge to meaningfully contribute to academia and industry post-graduation.
The curriculum is designed to foster both exceptional research abilities and strong communication skills in doctoral candidates.
Faculty members are eager and prepared to mentor PhD students across various research domains
Our diverse faculty engage in pioneering research spanning Artificial Intelligence, BioHealth Informatics, cybersecurity, database systems, data analytics, theoretical computer science, software engineering, computer vision, and pattern recognition. Explore our Research site for more details. These dynamic research groups consistently publish in high-impact journals and conferences annually. Several distinguished faculty members have secured research grants or collaborate with industry partners, potentially offering students research assistantships and opportunities to present at conferences.
In order to be considered for admission to the doctoral program in Computer Science, applicants must have completed a thesis-based Master's degree in Computer Science, or, have completed a course-based Master's degree in Computer Science, and have demonstrated to the Admissions Committee, the ability to conduct independent research through the completion of research-oriented project work or appropriate research experience in industry or academia., or have completed an honours undergraduate degree in Computer Science, and a thesis-based Master’s in a closely related field.
Minimum TOEFL: IBT-92 (a minimum of 23 in each band)
Minimum IELTS: 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0 and no more than one band score of 6.0.
Minimum Pearson: 65
Deadline for Fall: February 1; Winter: July 15.