PhD in Computer Science in Baltimore United States | University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County | Baltimore United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 25,146
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

To earn a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, students must fulfill several requirements. This includes taking 11 courses, with three being core subjects, along with 18 credit hours dedicated to doctoral dissertation research. Candidates must successfully defend their dissertation, pass the comprehensive portfolio, and complete both the preliminary examination and admission to candidacy. Furthermore, a minimum of three years of full-time graduate study is mandatory, with at least one year spent at UMBC. The entire program must be finished within four years of achieving doctoral candidacy, while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. Additional information about the Computer Science Ph.D. program can be found in the Computer Science Graduate Handbook (accessible via the main menu above).


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or B average when applying.
For transcripts from schools abroad, the UMBC Graduate School will accept official WES (World Education Services) ICAP Course-by-Course evaluations but note that these evaluations are not required.

Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to the applicant's performance as a student or in a professional capacity.

Standards for admission to a doctoral program are generally higher than those for admission to a master's program. The terms of this admission are based on specific recommendations made by the applicant's department in conjunction with the Graduate School.
minimum TOEFL score of 80
TOEFL Essentials test is 8.5. Our ETS institution code is 5835.
The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC.

Tuition USD 25,146

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