Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting May 2027, Apply before Mar 2027
- Language: English, TOEFL iBT 80
- Credits: 54 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Washington, D.C., United States
- Disciplines: Computer Sciences
Overview
Computer Engineering students at George Washington University can expect to work closely with a faculty advisor in their chosen research area to create a curriculum plan and guidance for the doctoral dissertation.
Features
- Students may also be expected to teach introductory-level courses to undergraduates, present conference papers, and work with faculty on research grant applications.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Students with a master of science degree must take a minimum of 30 credits, of which at least 18 credits must be in courses available for graduate credit, and at least 12 credits must be in dissertation research.
- Students with a bachelor of science degree must take a minimum of 54 credits, of which at least 36 credits must be in courses available for graduate credit, and at least 12 credits must be in dissertation research.
- The courses to be taken by the student must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor. In some cases, particularly when the student undertakes a doctoral program in a field other than that in which the earlier degree was earned, the program of study may exceed the minimum number of credits.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
- If the applicant has obtained a master’s, a minimum grade point average of 3.4 (on a scale of 4.0) is required.
- If the applicant has only obtained a bachelor’s degree, the minimum grade point average must be a 3.3 (on a scale of 4.0).
- Demonstrated capacity for original research in the form of published research articles or conference papers.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 33,290 AUD / year (≈ 23,706 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 33,290 AUD / year (≈ 23,706 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 33,290 AUD / year (≈ 23,706 USD / year)
Living costs
Washington, D.C., United States: 2,394-4,178 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
