Birmingham,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Science in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,014
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Your passion for computer science is insatiable, and you aspire to master a discipline that fuels the modern economy. Pursuing a doctorate can pave the way for careers in academia, research, digital forensics, and beyond.
Many alumni have pioneered breakthroughs in big data analytics, cybercrime investigation, cutting-edge visualization techniques, IT infrastructure development, and other areas. Throughout your studies, we'll provide hands-on experience to help you achieve similar success. You'll contribute meaningfully to our research initiatives, working in labs focused on shape modeling, data analysis, digital forensics, high-performance systems, collaborative technologies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and computational biology. The program consists of three phases toward degree completion. Initially, you'll focus on coursework and exam preparation. The second phase combines advanced studies with research initiation. Finally, you'll culminate your journey by completing and defending your doctoral thesis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission into the Ph.D. program is competitive. All academic and scholarly achievements are employed in the evaluation process. The typical B.S. applicant to the Ph.D. program will have done a major project as an undergrad, and the typical M.S. applicant to the Ph.D. program will have some research background.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): for foreign students, 610 (paper exam), 253 (computer exam), or 100 (internet exam) on the TOEFL OR overall band score of 7 or better on International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL/IELTS exam is waived for students whose native (first) language is English.
Grade Point Average (GPA): GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) overall (or for the last 60 hours, preferably higher in computer science courses).
A clear statement of study plan, including specific graduate study objectives, discussion of research experience, and 1-2 areas of research interest.
A strong academic background in computer science and mathematics, including certain prerequisites.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): for foreign students, 610 (paper exam), 253 (computer exam), or 100 (internet exam) on the TOEFL OR overall band score of 7 or better on International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL/IELTS exam is waived for students whose native (first) language is English.
Grade Point Average (GPA): GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) overall (or for the last 60 hours, preferably higher in computer science courses).
A clear statement of study plan, including specific graduate study objectives, discussion of research experience, and 1-2 areas of research interest.
A strong academic background in computer science and mathematics, including certain prerequisites.
Tuition
USD
22,014