PhD Program in Computer Science
Click here for application details. There is no application fee.
Our PhD program offers 4 areas of focus:
Many of our alumni have become faculty at world class institutions or are leaders at major companies such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM. View our full list of graduates and their postdoctoral employers on our conferral page.
PhD students in good academic standing pay zero tuition, receive one of the highest stipends in computer science as ranked by CSStipendRankings, and are provided health insurance by the university. Students receive an MS degree in their second year. Most students complete their PhD in 4 to 6 years.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree. The GRE is not required.
Our PhD program aims to cultivate the next generation of world-class computer science researchers. Our mission is to enable you to achieve your career dreams.
UR CS | |
Application fee | $0 |
Living stipends | High |
Cost of living | Low |
Fees taken out of stipends | ~Zero |
Tuition for PhD students | Zero |
Health insurance | 100% covered |
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