Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Jun 2027
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 79 or IELTS: 6.5
Credits
66 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Auburn, United States
Disciplines
- Computer Sciences
- Software Engineering
Overview
A key component of our strategic plan is to significantly increase our number of exceptional graduate students, and our commitment to world-class research. We offer unique opportunities for students to engage in programs at the frontier of engineering education and innovative research.
Why this degree?
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science and Software Engineering offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students to develop research and development skills in cutting-edge computer science and software engineering disciplines. We cater to doctoral students with an outstanding aptitude and strong research skills in computer science and software engineering. A dissertation embodying the results of this research represents the major portion of the requirements for this degree. Four calendar years beyond the bachelor’s degree or three past the master’s degree are usually needed to complete the Ph.D. program.
Programme Structure
Courses
- Advanced Topics in Algorithms
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Topics in Operating Systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You hold a Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering or equivalent from an institution of recognized standing
- Your GPA is 3.0 or above
- Your GRE general exam combined score is at least 300, with a verbal score of at least 150, a quantitative score of at least 150; and a written score of at least 3.
- If you are an international student, your TOEFL iBT score should be at least 79, with a minimum of 16 on each of four component parts (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) or, IELTS score of at least 6.5.
