Starting September 2027: Apply before Jun 2027 (National), Apply before Apr 2027 (International)Starting January 2028: Apply before Aug 2027 (International)Overview
Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science programme offers benefits such as access to world-class research facilities, collaboration with leading experts, and opportunities for interdisciplinary projects.
The programme emphasizes innovation, practical experience, and strong industry connections, preparing you for advanced careers in academia, research, and industry.
Visit the programme website for more information
Possible careers include:
- Computer science professor
- Researcher in industrial or government lap
- Chief Technical Officer
- CEO of your own start-up
Programme options
Thesis: Conduct innovative and important research supervised by an expert in your field, culminating in an original thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Research Seminars
- Directed Doctoral Research Project
- Doctoral Thesis Proposal
- Doctoral Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 92
PTE Academic: 65
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- Applicants must have a strong Grade Point Average (GPA) in a master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Applicants should provide evidence of research experience, such as publications and thesis summaries.
- Applicants will only be admitted with the support of a supervisor. We encourage applicants to identify and connect with faculty members before applying to the programme.
- Applicants are expected to have a knowledge base equivalent to our third-year core computer science undergraduate curriculum.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 7,112 AUD/year (≈ 7,053 CAD/year)
Domestic: 7,112 AUD/year (≈ 7,053 CAD/year)
Living costs (Halifax, Canada)
1,245–1,972 AUD/month
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
