Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computing Science)
Field of Study:
$4,488 /Yr
- PhD in Computing Science at Simon Fraser University is a 5-year program.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis only.
- It is delivered on-campus.
- This program consists of course work, depth requirements, and a thesis.
- Students in this graduate dual degree program, jointly developed by Simon Fraser University and Zhejiang University (ZJU), China, will acquire two graduate degrees.
- Some of the courses are:
- Students will work on numerous research projects are collaborative ventures with other faculty members.
- The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favourable for students.
- School of Computing Science at SFU ranks 1st and 2nd according to MacLean’s 2020 and Computer Science Rankings 2020 in Canada respectively.
- SFU is a mid-sized public research institute that provides the perfect platform for a great learning experience.
- The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 142,413 USD.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $4488 (CAD 6321) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room And Board | $3376 (CAD 4755) |
Food | $2364 (CAD 3330) |
Health Insurance | $344 (CAD 485) |
Books and supply | $839 (CAD 1181) |
Total Cost | $6923 (CAD 9751) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
- A master’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
- Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
- A GPA of at least 3.67/4.33(A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
- Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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