Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 96 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027 (apply before January 2027); Starting January 2028 (apply before August 2027)
Overview
The Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno prepares graduates for careers in academia or for research-oriented positions within industry.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
Students in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in computer science and engineering gain experience with both hardware and software and learn how to blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving skills to push technological boundaries, create automated solutions to human problems and build better computing systems.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
General Requirements
- GRE - minimum quantitative score 158 (GRE recommended but not required for those applying for admission through Spring 2024; required thereafter)
- GPA 3.25 (if applicant has no M.S.) / GPA 3.0 (if applicant has M.S.)
- TOEFL or IELTS (TOEFL > 80 or IELTS > 6.5 recommended)
- Statement of Purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
Fees and Funding
Living Costs
Reno, United States: 1,213-1,735 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

