- Offer increasing specialization within the existing knowledge base of Computer Science.
- Address an area in which disciplinary knowledge is being discovered. The Ph.D. candidate enters as a student, progresses as an apprentice scholar and graduates as a colleague of his/her mentor.
- Engage students in the acquisition of existing knowledge through courses selected to provide the foundation of the expertise required for scholarly inquiry at the highest scientific level.
- Provide the intellectual breadth that allows for novel cross-disciplinary problem solving.

International students can study the Computer Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology at its main campus in Newark , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on May 22, 2027.
About PhD in Computer Science
- Develop independence in research problem-solving skills at an advanced level.
- Acquire the depth of knowledge.
- Acquire sufficient breadth of knowledge.
- Develop ethical reasoning skills.
- Improve communication skills for teaching and research dissemination.
- Understand the conduct and support of research and development.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Computer Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- Application fee
- English proficiency score (unless undergraduate degree completed at a U.S. university)
- GRE/GMAT scores
- Portfolio (for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)
- Letter of recommendation
- 1 for Master’s
- 3 for PhD
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Computer Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology
How to Apply for PhD in Computer Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission
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Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)
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High school transcript
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SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2023
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Letter of recommendation
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Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements

United States of America, Newark