Carbondale,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Science in Carbondale United States | Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Carbondale United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,809
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The School of Computing's Computer Science Program provides a doctoral track culminating in a Ph.D. in Computer Science via the Graduate School. This Ph.D. curriculum equips students to conduct autonomous research across academic and industry environments.
The Computer Science doctoral program develops students' capacity for self-directed investigation in both scholarly and professional contexts. The program centers on dissertation research, with complementary coursework and seminars tailored to support high-quality thesis development. A key requirement is that the dissertation meets publication standards in reputable academic journals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree in computer science or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0.
A copy of your GRE score report must be submitted.
In exceptional cases, high achieving students with only bachelor degrees will be admitted to the program. Each student, in addition to the Ph.D. program course requirements, must complete at least 15 semester hours of approved computer science courses including CS 401, CS 420, CS 455, and two 500-level lecture courses, with a minimum accumulated GPA of 3.25/4.0 in those courses. If a specific course, or its equivalent, is already part of the student's academic background, an alternate course will be substituted.
International students must submit a TOEFL score or an IELTS. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score: 550 (paper), 213 (computer), 80 (iBT), or minimum IELTS score 6.5.
3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a B average)
A copy of your GRE score report must be submitted.
In exceptional cases, high achieving students with only bachelor degrees will be admitted to the program. Each student, in addition to the Ph.D. program course requirements, must complete at least 15 semester hours of approved computer science courses including CS 401, CS 420, CS 455, and two 500-level lecture courses, with a minimum accumulated GPA of 3.25/4.0 in those courses. If a specific course, or its equivalent, is already part of the student's academic background, an alternate course will be substituted.
International students must submit a TOEFL score or an IELTS. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score: 550 (paper), 213 (computer), 80 (iBT), or minimum IELTS score 6.5.
3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a B average)
Tuition
USD
40,809