PhD in Computer Science in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University

George Washington University | Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Computer science PhD candidates can specialize in various disciplines such as: theoretical algorithms, system architecture, networking, parallel and distributed systems, cybersecurity and information protection, data management and search technologies, artificial intelligence and cognitive systems, digital media, animation, visual design and human-computer interaction, along with software development and system engineering.

Doctoral researchers engage in pioneering studies alongside distinguished professors, enjoy exclusive collaborative prospects in the Washington, DC region, and take advantage of exceptional cultural and academic offerings available through the university and its programs.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants without a master's degree must have a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, two math courses beyond pre-calculus, a strong academic background that includes courses in structured programming language, discrete structures, and data structures.

Applicants with a master's degree in a computer related field must have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, master's courses in advanced software paradigms, computer architectures, and design and analysis of algorithms. You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band score below 5.0
TOEFL Paper-based 550, Internet-based 80
PTE 53

Tuition USD 35,100

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