• PhD in Computing Science at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The student to faculty ratio for this program is 10:1.
  • PhD students are expected to have a background in computing science similar to BSc honors in the Computing Science program.
  • Normally three-year degrees do not meet the university requirements.
  • Students for the PhD in Computing Science must have an MSc degree in Computing Science or a related field.
  • Exceptionally qualified applicants having the equivalent of a First-Class Honors BSc degree may be admitted directly to the PhD program.
  • After joining this program, students will get opportunities to study research methods like
    • Algorithms and Distributed Computing
    • Machine Learning in Medical Image Analysis
    • Robotics
    • Cybersecurity
    • Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
    • Biometrics
  • Students are required to select a research area and name up to 3 professors as potential supervisors.
  • PhD students will only be admitted if a professor agrees to supervise.
  • The Department of Computing Science encourages students to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally. 
  • A degree in this program from the University of Alberta is important for students to unlocking a future with endless, rewarding career opportunities
  • Graduates may find job opportunities in a wide range of areas including Computer Systems Engineer, Computer Science Professor, Computer Network Architect, Research, and Development.
  • The average salary after this program is 65,250 USD.