Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Joint Program & On Campus
Field of Study:
$11,656 /Yr
CA$15,751 /Yr
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science is a 4-year program at Carleton University.
- The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Computer Science degree is a joint program offered by the School of Computer Science (SCS) at Carleton University and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa.
- The Ph.D program gives graduate students an opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their area of specialization and become technical experts in the domain.
- Students will engage in research for three to four years leading to a Ph.D thesis in their area of interest.
- The following are the faculty Research Highlights:
- Building recommender systems in social networks
- Secure and usable software installation on smartphones
- Mapping the human protein interaction network
- Games of hide and seek and black holes
- Graduating students have a large range of employment opportunities from research to development in areas such:
- Designing new software security products
- Creation of computer games
- Designing animation software
- Building robot
- Medical imaging and devices
- Data mining and business intelligence
- The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities..
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Important Dates
Applications are accepted on Rolling Basis
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | Jan 15, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $11656 (CAD 15751) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room ( On Campus) | $11117 (CAD 15023) |
Room (Off Campus) | $5550 (CAD 7500) |
Health Insurance | $559 (CAD 756) |
Books and supply | $1110 (CAD 1500) |
Total Cost | $18336 (CAD 24779) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a Master of Computer Science with a thesis or equivalent in a related field from a recognized University.
- If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 2 years Master’s, or an equivalent degree.
- Or, completed both a bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a master’s degree.
- Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
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Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, the recommended GRE score to get into the program is 300+.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
- Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
After this program students have career opportunities in:
- Apple
- Cisco
- IBM
- Mitel
- Nokia
- Shopify
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ontario Trillium Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 21,431/Yr$28,961 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,400/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
The Google Lime Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,400/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships | Scholarship per student$ 51,800/Yr$70,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 740/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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