Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Information Systems at University of Colorado - Denver in the USA, College of Engineering, Design and Computing

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Information Systems

USA

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What will I learn?

The PhD in computer science and information systems (CSIS) at CU Denver offers research training in both computer science and information systems. The CSIS PhD supports interdisciplinary research between computer science and many fields of interest. A total of 30 credit hours of course work and at least 30 credit hours of dissertation research is required. Up to 6 credit hours of 7000-level independent study is allowed/recommended. Your program plan must be made in consultation and approval of your research advisor.

Which department am I in?

College of Engineering, Design and Computing

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$28,457.14 per year
Student Services Fee - (Per Term Fee) - $165.00
Start date

August 2027

Venue

The Auraria Campus

1201 Larimer Street,

Denver,

Colorado,

80204, West, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$28,457.14 per year
Student Services Fee - (Per Term Fee) - $165.00
Start date

January 2027

Venue

The Auraria Campus

1201 Larimer Street,

Denver,

Colorado,

80204, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or masters degree from an accredited college or university or demonstrate completion of work equivalent to the baccalaureate or masters degree given at CU Denver. Statement of purpose – must be an original essay submitted with application. Scanned copies will not be accepted for submission. Resume - must be submitted with application. Official transcripts - we require one official copy of each previous transcript. Send e-transcripts to the Graduate School. Letters of recommendation – two letters of recommendation are required for all programs except Biomedical Engineering (which requires three) and Electrical Engineering (for which letters are not required for internal applicants and are optional for external applicants). Official GRE scores – the college has removed the evaluation of GRE scores for admission decisions. If choosing to submit, send scores officially through ETS using code -4875. Preferred minimum score of 300 plus.

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

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