Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Science [Direct Admit] in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science cultivates experts qualified to head research teams, conduct high-level industrial research, or teach advanced computer science. Applicants can enter directly with a bachelor's degree or join after completing a master's program. This curriculum serves both on-campus students in Starkville and synchronous online learners (for those admitted with a master's only).
The Ph.D. in Computer Science requires 63 credits, typically finished within four years by full-time students. Those holding a prior master's degree may transfer credits, reducing their course load. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor and committee, candidates will choose core subjects, specialization areas, and electives while developing their research projects. Research readiness is assessed through examinations, culminating in a dissertation defense presented to academic peers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An entering PhD student with an MS degree should have a 3.50/4.00 grade point average on MS work, while a PhD student entering with only a BS degree (applicable only to Starkville students) is expected to have a 3.50/4.00 on overall undergraduate work. A student with a lower GPA may still be eligible for admission based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. A student must complete the GRE with a competitive score before admission, graduates of Mississippi State University with a 3.50 GPA do not have to take the GRE. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency. Candidates for the PhD degree must have completed all prerequisite courses or their equivalents. Finally, a student must possess those qualifications and research interests that indicate to the Computer Science and Engineering Graduate Studies Committee that the applicant will be successful in the doctoral program. Online students doing research must identify a research area at application time. For additional details, consult the Computer Science Department's Graduate Handbook.
A student who wishes to study Graduate Computer Science must have the ability to develop and analyze software for their study. Understanding the interface between computer hardware and software is also required, as is some mathematical fluency. Students must demonstrate their potential for success in the program via strong previous academic work and demonstrated English proficiency as appropriate. Online PhD students must identify a research topic and identify a major professor, these must be identified in their statement of purpose (a limited list of topics and professors is allowed). Finally, a student must possess those qualifications and research interests that indicate to the Computer Science and Engineering Graduate Studies Committee that the applicant will be successful in the computer science doctoral program.
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above
A student who wishes to study Graduate Computer Science must have the ability to develop and analyze software for their study. Understanding the interface between computer hardware and software is also required, as is some mathematical fluency. Students must demonstrate their potential for success in the program via strong previous academic work and demonstrated English proficiency as appropriate. Online PhD students must identify a research topic and identify a major professor, these must be identified in their statement of purpose (a limited list of topics and professors is allowed). Finally, a student must possess those qualifications and research interests that indicate to the Computer Science and Engineering Graduate Studies Committee that the applicant will be successful in the computer science doctoral program.
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above
Tuition
USD
27,487