Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- 5+ years to complete
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before January 2027
- Starting January 2028
- Apply before September 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
Language
English
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Pittsburgh, United States
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Overview
Researchers from all fields use computational models to analyze massive amounts of data. There’s a growing need for computer scientists who can collaborate with other domains and also research ways to improve the networks, the operating systems, and the multitude of devices that are integrated into our daily lives.
Features
Computer Science PhD at the University of Pittsburgh students are researching mobile apps to help improve the science of learning, building operating systems for high-performance computers, addressing security and privacy from a data-oriented perspective, improving computer performance, and more.
You’ll have the opportunity to take part in the diverse faculty research collaborations with other departments and programs within the university, such as the Learning Research and Development Center, the School of Engineering, and the School of Medicine.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computer Architecture
- Compiler Design
- Computer Operating Systems
- Wide Area Networks
- Artificial Intelligence
- Principles of Database Systems
- Theory of Computation
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® — Required
- GMAT — Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL® iBT: 90
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- The department is open to applications from exceptional students transitioning to graduate study in Computer Science from other undergraduate fields.
- Transitional students with demonstrated computing aptitude, as evidenced by outstanding grades in at least 4 of the required computer science courses, may be considered for admission to the graduate program.
- Students may be admitted to the PhD program even if they do not have a master’s degree.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,522 AUD / year (≈ 29,433 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 41,522 AUD / year (≈ 29,433 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 23,321 AUD / year (≈ 16,531 USD / year)
Living costs
Pittsburgh, United States: 1,620–2,742 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.