Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #48 out of 250 by US News Global Ranking 2022
$56,067 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $56067 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $828 |
| Total Cost | $828 |
All admitted doctoral students receive a fellowship that covers the cost of tuition and health insurance and provides a stipend.
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $37378 |
Important Dates
Our application for fall 2023 entry is now closed. Our application for fall 2024 entry will open September of 2023.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start For Fall 2025 Intake | Sep 10, 2024 |
- The doctor of philosophy in computer science program at Northwestern University primarily prepares students to become expert independent researchers.
- PhD students conduct original transformational research in extant and emerging computer science topics.
- Students work alongside top researchers to advance the core CS fields from Theory to AI and Systems and Networking.
- In addition, PhD students have the opportunity to collaborate with CS+X faculty who are jointly appointed between CS and disciplines including business, law, economics, journalism, and medicine.
- Doctor of philosophy in computer science students follow the course requirements, qualifying exam structure, and thesis process specific to one of five tracks:
- Theory
- Systems and Networking
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Interfaces
- Computer Engineering
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field received from an institution.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit a copy of unofficial GRE or GMAT exam scores.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
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Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, GRE or GMAT scores.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 24,000/Yr$24,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| WHO Internship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Washington DC Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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| M.S Project Management | Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (31st May 2025) |
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| M.S Computer Engineering | Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (21st Jul 2025) |
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