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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science

USA

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What will I learn?

GW's Department of Computer Science offers a Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science, as well as two professional degrees (applied scientist and engineer) and a graduate certificate in computer security and information assurance. Our graduate students choose from among numerous focus areas, including: Algorithms and Theory; Computer Architecture, Networks, Parallel and Distributed Computing; Computer Security and Information Assurance; Database and Information Retrieval Systems; Machine Intelligence and Cognition; Multimedia, Animation, Graphics and User Interface; and Software Engineering and Systems.

Our doctoral students conduct cutting-edge research with world-class faculty, have access to collaborative opportunities unique to the Washington, D.C., area and benefit from the superb cultural and intellectual experience that the campus and program provide.

Our master's students learn excellent skills at the forefront of computing, get individualized attention from world-class faculty and benefit from evening classes that accommodate the schedules of those who are working professionals. Students may choose a thesis or non-thesis option.

Those who would like to pursue a graduate certificate will acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills in cyber security—a field of ever-increasing importance to national security, the economy, and individual users—and can transfer all their certificate courses to the M.S. program if they decide to get a master's degree. All certificate courses are offered after 6 p.m. to accommodate the schedules of working students. To learn more, go to graduate certificate in computer security and information assurance.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Study options

Full Time (54 credit hours)

Tuition fees
USD $2,075 per credit hour

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

Start date

Expected August 2024

Venue

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Science and Engineering Hall, Suite 2885,

800 22nd Street, NW,

WASHINGTON,

District Of Columbia,

20052, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants without a master's degree must have a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; two math courses beyond pre-calculus; a strong academic background that includes courses in structured programming language, discrete structures, and data structures.

English Language Requirements:

  • Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0.
  • TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based test.
  • PTE Academic: 53.

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

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About George Washington University

With a history dating back to 1821, the university is internationally-recognized and ranks among the world’s top 200 universities.

  • Home to over 27,000 students from over 130 countries
  • Excellent graduate employment & outcomes
  • Offers students 12,000 internship opportunities
  • An extensive global alumni network of 290,000

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