PhD in Computer Science in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University

Drexel University | Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 43,140
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The program includes seventeen tenure-track faculty members across seven research teams focusing on: artificial intelligence, computer graphics, CS education, computer vision, HCI, cybersecurity, networking, scientific computing, and software engineering. These teams actively engage both undergraduate and graduate students in their research initiatives. The College strives to cultivate a research environment that promotes excellence, especially in tackling complex, interdisciplinary challenges involving computer science. Students also have research opportunities in cross-departmental fields with CS faculty involvement, such as bioinformatics, power engineering, online math education, and computer-aided design/manufacturing.

The College's research facilities feature state-of-the-art computer systems and specialized equipment. This research ecosystem is supported by dedicated IT staff and high-speed connections to both Internet and Internet2 networks.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official final transcripts from ALL Colleges Universities attended Please note For students who have attended an institution outside of the US it is highly recommended to submit a NACES approved course by course transcript evaluation ie WES for expedited review of your application This approved evaluation will take the place of the transcript requirement to complete your application
Two letters of recommendation
Essay Statement of Purpose approximately 500 words
Current Resume
Graduate Record ExaminationGRE Scores must be five years old or less are optional but recommended

International ApplicantsOfficial Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL scores should be 2 years old or less and submitted directly from ETS to Drexel Students must obtain a 90 on the Internet based exam Drexels test code for the TOEFL is 2194

Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver

Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.

Tuition USD 43,140
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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