Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Computer Science in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,000
(c. USD17,423.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Structured PhD in Computer Science is designed to enable students to undertake substantial research while benefiting from structured academic support. This program combines specialized coursework to deepen subject expertise with modules focused on developing transferable and professional skills. These components enrich the doctoral journey by expanding the candidate's competencies. While research postgraduate positions are commonly funded, this varies by source and may cover tuition, stipends, and research-related travel. Note that funding opportunities are extremely competitive, often requiring outstanding undergraduate performance. Candidates also have the option to pursue interdisciplinary research through collaborations between the Computer Science Department and Maynooth University's research centers: the National Centre for Geocomputation, An Foras Feasa, the Hamilton Institute, the Callan Institute, and the Innovation Value Institute. Refer to each institute's listing for specific research areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications are invited from students who have achieved high marks in their undergraduate degree. This is typically a first-class honours in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, although students with a second class honours primary degree can also be considered.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Research applications are generally accepted at any time
Tuition
EUR
15,000