Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Computer Science
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

You can conduct original and independent research alongside our award-winning professors in areas that cut across many industries and permeate nearly all human endeavors. From oceans to healthcare information communications technology to gaming our students and professors are making an impact.The Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University is the premier academic research institution in Information Technology in Atlantic Canada. Since our founding in 1997 the Faculty has developed research strengths across five major areas Big Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Human-Computer Interaction Visualization Graphics Systems Algorithms Bioinformatics and Computer Science Education.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Admission into this program is competitive. Students must have a strong Grade Point Average (GPA) in a master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical disciplineEvidence of research experience such as publications and thesis summariesGRE is recommended for international PhD applicants but not requiredA PhD Post Bachelor is reserved for outstanding graduates of a four-year program with demonstrated research experience andor excellent research potential.April 1 (for September start) is the deadline for non-Canadian applicants. If you think your visa processing will take some time please apply by March 1.The application deadline for September admission is Apr 01 January admission is August 1 and May admission is December 31.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

  • 12th in Canada (QS World University Rankings 2027)
  • Top 100 internationally (THE Impact Rankings 2026)
  • Over 300 degree programs and 4,000 courses to choose from
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, one of the lowest in Canada
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