Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
- 8 years to complete the degree
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027
- Starting January 2028
- Apply before Sep 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 100
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
- 66 SCH
- 84 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree or 66 beyond master's
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Helotes, United States
Disciplines
- Information Technology (IT)
Overview
Why Pursue a Information Technology PhD
- Commitment to research and a passion for teaching are two of the qualities that distinguish both our doctoral faculty and our graduates at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
- Doctoral students work closely with faculty members in small classes, seminars, research projects and other assignments, aimed towards developing the analytical skills competencies to conduct independent quality research.
- Full-time professionals can balance career and education by completing the program as a part-time student.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Information Systems Research
- Behavioral and Organizational Information Systems and Cyber Security Research
- Topics in Information Systems and Information Technology Research (e.g. Blockchain in Cyber Security)
- Topics in Information Systems and Information Technology Research (Machine Learning)
- Seminar in Software Development
- Topics in AI/ML Research
- Topics in Cybersecurity Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 100
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
- Transcripts from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
- Credential Evaluation required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions
- GRE/GMAT scores not older than five years
- TOEFL/IELTS scores for International applicants
- Purpose Statement
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 39,508 AUD / year (≈ 28,134 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,508 AUD / year (≈ 28,134 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 13,911 AUD / year (≈ 9,906 USD / year)
Funding
Scholarships
