Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

The FIU School of Computing & Information Sciences provides students with diverse opportunities through a range of graduate level degree programs in several disciplines. The PhD in Computer Science is designed to provide cutting-edge researchin all major areas of computer science while leading to the frontiers of knowledge in your chosen field of concentration. Our faculty embodies a broad range of computing interests and has built dynamic and innovative research centers and groups around several areas of specialization.Our doctoral program prepares you for high-level computer science research. Consider acareer as a research scientist, computer network architect, security architect, data analyst software developer, or computer hardware engineer, and. Be a part of the faculty that prepares the next generation of computer scientist.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field as judged by the School’s Graduate Committee. Undergraduate degrees must have been earned at a regionally accredited university.

For students without a master’s degree in a related field: A minimum of a 3.2 average (on a 4.0 scale) on all undergraduate upper division work and acceptable courses in Calculus and Statistics.

For students with a master’s degree in a related field: A minimum of a 3.0 average on all undergraduate upper division work and acceptable courses in calculus and statistics, and a minimum GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) in related graduate work.

For applicants whose native language is not English, English proficiency exam scores of at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS.

Deadlines: Fall - February 15, Summer - December 1.