Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting May 2027
- Apply before May 2027
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Morgantown, United States
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Overview
The Computer Science program from West Virginia University should be considered by those with superior academic achievement and who desire to pursue a career of research or teaching.
Features
- While each of these degrees requires unique skills and accomplishments, the department employs a well-established structure that all students must follow in pursuit of these advanced degrees.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
- Computational Complexity
- Formal Methods in Software Engineering
- Developing Portable Software
- Computer Forensics and the Law
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 2.7
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of Recommendation - Three
- Résumé /CV
- GRE
- Statement of Purpose
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 42,680 AUD / year (≈ 30,024 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 42,680 AUD / year (≈ 30,024 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 15,250 AUD / year (≈ 10,728 USD / year)
Living costs
Morgantown, United States
1,102-1,834 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.

