Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Cutting-edge companies such as Google and Apple have sought out graduates of the Computer Science program, which aims to give students the skills they need for careers ranging from private industry to academic positions at advanced research centres and universities. It helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as find new ways to use computers, develop effective algorithms to solve computing problems, and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructure. As a program that usually takes about four years for an MSc graduate to complete, the degree requires course work, a single-authored scientific paper, and an oral candidacy exam, as well as submission and successful defense of a thesis.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Cutting-edge companies such as Google and Apple have sought out graduates of the Computer Science program, which aims to give students the skills they need for careers ranging from private industry to academic positions at advanced research centres and universities. It helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as find new ways to use computers, develop effective algorithms to solve computing problems, and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructure. As a program that usually takes about four years for an MSc graduate to complete, the degree requires course work, a single-authored scientific paper, and an oral candidacy exam, as well as submission and successful defense of a thesis.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

IELTS

7+

TOEFL

97+

GPA A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Post-degree CS courses may be considered when calculating GPA.
Exceptions to GPA requirement may be considered for those with either:

demonstrated research excellence, or
GRE General scores of at least 600 verbal and 750 quantitative and either 720 analytical (old test format) or 5.5 (new test format)

Minimum education A thesis-based MSc., or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose

Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose are required for Ph.D. Students. You can include with your official documents or you send them via email to the Graduate Science Centre (email: [email protected]). Please include your name and ID# in the email.
Reference letters Two reference letters from within the 12-month period prior to application.
Test scores Optional: Special consideration will be given to those with GRE scores of at least 600 verbal, 750 quantitative, and 720 analytical (5.5 in the new format). Applicants from outside Canada are expected to apply with GRE scores.
Additional Requirements Students are required to have completed 3rd or 4th year undergraduate courses in each of the following areas:

Theory of Computation
Software Engineering
Systems (Operating Systems, Compilers)
Application (Artificial Intelligence, Graphics, Databases, etc.)

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

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