PhD in Computer Science 48 months PHD Programme By University of Jordan |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:

The idea behind establishing a doctoral program in computer science is based on real needs of the Jordanian and Arab job market for such a pioneered program. Following are the most important justifications for this program:
  1.Growing needs for faculty members and researchers who hold doctoral degrees in computer science and information technology.

2.Increase the number of students who want to become specialists in different areas of information technology along with a high market demand for specialized graduates in this field of study.

3.Lack of PhD programs in computer science in Jordan and in the Arab world except in very few universities.

4.Availability of the supporting resources at UJ, including: laboratories, software, subscriptions in scientific journals in the field of information technology. In addition, KASIT has the human factors to run the program; where it has 22 full professors, 22 associate professors and 7 assistant professors. KASIT faculty members have supervised many master theses and have published a lot of research papers in prestigious refereed international journals, which made them qualified to run the proposed PhD program.  
Vision statements of the program:

Provide a high quality education for Jordanian and Arab international students in the key aspects of computer science, therefore enabling them to become distinguished researchers in this exciting field.

Mission statements of the program:

PhD Program in Computer Science that offers advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of computer science and the best state-of-the-art approaches in computer science.
  Program Aims:

The PhD program in computer science at the University of Jordan has the following principal aims for the intellectual development and the educational experience of participating graduate students:

1.The program is intended to provide a technically oriented and scientific post-graduate education to individuals who are motivated either to extend their computer science expertise and education or to acquire new technical and scientific skills in the discipline of computer science.

2.To offer students opportunities to study the philosophical and theoretical foundations underlying the discipline.

3.To offer students a solid background in core areas and exposure to cutting-edge research in computer science.

4.To provide students with the tools needed to compete in any marketplace that is related to computer science.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:

The idea behind establishing a doctoral program in computer science is based on real needs of the Jordanian and Arab job market for such a pioneered program. Following are the most important justifications for this program:
  1.Growing needs for faculty members and researchers who hold doctoral degrees in computer science and information technology.

2.Increase the number of students who want to become specialists in different areas of information technology along with a high market demand for specialized graduates in this field of study.

3.Lack of PhD programs in computer science in Jordan and in the Arab world except in very few universities.

4.Availability of the supporting resources at UJ, including: laboratories, software, subscriptions in scientific journals in the field of information technology. In addition, KASIT has the human factors to run the program; where it has 22 full professors, 22 associate professors and 7 assistant professors. KASIT faculty members have supervised many master theses and have published a lot of research papers in prestigious refereed international journals, which made them qualified to run the proposed PhD program.  
Vision statements of the program:

Provide a high quality education for Jordanian and Arab international students in the key aspects of computer science, therefore enabling them to become distinguished researchers in this exciting field.

Mission statements of the program:

PhD Program in Computer Science that offers advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of computer science and the best state-of-the-art approaches in computer science.
  Program Aims:

The PhD program in computer science at the University of Jordan has the following principal aims for the intellectual development and the educational experience of participating graduate students:

1.The program is intended to provide a technically oriented and scientific post-graduate education to individuals who are motivated either to extend their computer science expertise and education or to acquire new technical and scientific skills in the discipline of computer science.

2.To offer students opportunities to study the philosophical and theoretical foundations underlying the discipline.

3.To offer students a solid background in core areas and exposure to cutting-edge research in computer science.

4.To provide students with the tools needed to compete in any marketplace that is related to computer science.

Admission Requirements

5+
59+

Holders of the master’s degree in:


-          The First Priority: MA in Computer Science.


-          The Second Priority: MA in Computer Information Systems.


-          The Third Priority: MA in Software Engineering.


-          The Fourth Priority: MA in Computer Networking.


-          The Fifth Priority: MA in Web Intelligence.


-          The Sixth Priority: MA in Computer Engineering.


-          The Seventh Priority: MA in Communication Engineering.


Required Scores of English Language Tests



Please note that applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking country are exempt

from the English exam requirement.



IBT - 59  AMIDEAST  (Jordan only)


IELTS - 5 British Council (Jordan only)




Required Documents:



After checking your eligibility for the program, your electronic application at the next step must include the following documents compiled into a single PDF file (with a size of less than 6 MB):




1.  A copy of the General Secondary Certificate (high school or Tawjihi).



2.  A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate is required for master's students. For doctoral students, a copy of the master's degree certificate with a rating of at least 'Good' is required.



3.  Transcripts for all academic years of the bachelor's degree for master's students, and transcripts for all academic years of both the bachelor's and master's degree for doctoral students.



4. The grading system used by the student's university (for graduates of non-Jordanian universities).



5. A personal photograph.



6.  A copy of the passport.


4 Years
Feb
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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