Computer Science - PhD

University of Calgary

Canada, Calgary

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University of Calgary

Canada , Calgary

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 3,555 / terms

Apply Date March-2023

Next Intake March-2026

Computer Science - PhD

About

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.

Completing this program

Core Course: Research Methodology in Computer Science.
Seminar: Students will conduct a department seminar presentation based on their research.
Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
Additional Courses: May include Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Computer Graphics, Scientific Computing, HCI and Visualization and others.
Candidacy: Students will complete a research proposal, scientific paper and oral candidacy exams.

Specializations

Wearable Technology (see Interdisciplinary Specializations)

Disciplines

Faculty of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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.

Work samples

None

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.