Eligibility Criteria
Admission into the Ph.D. programme in Computer Science is normally restricted to candidates holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related area. Others may be considered for admission.
International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit results of the (general) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test.
Each candidate for the Ph.D. shall complete a programme of graduate courses prescribed by the supervisory committee. The normal minimum will be nine credit hours.
The candidate shall take the Comprehensive Examination within the given time limits. Students should consult the departmental guidelines for a detailed description of the content of the Comprehensive Examination.
The Ph.D. degree programme will conclude with an oral defence of the thesis.