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Doctor of Philosophy in Computing and Information Sciences (STEM) BPP North America - Rochester Institute of Technology BPP North America - Rochester Institute of Technology, USA

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USD 42660

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 65

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60 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In the computing and information sciences Ph.D., you will conduct both foundational and applied research to address diverse and important challenges within and beyond computing and benefit from world-class faculty, diverse academic offerings, and modern facilities. Our graduates are poised to excel in both computing and interdisciplinary environments in academia, government, and industry.

The doctoral program highlights two of the most unique characteristics of the Golisano College for Computing and Information Sciences: its breadth of program offerings and its scholarly focus on discovering solutions to real-world problems by balancing theory and practice. The program brings together faculty from disciplines throughout the college’s five departments and schools: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, the School of Information, the School of Interactive Games and Media, and Software Engineering.

The Ph.D. in computing and information sciences focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of cyberinfrastructure as applied to specific problems across multiple domains. It is a blend of intra-disciplinary computing knowledge areas and inter-disciplinary domain areas.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Aug 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college. Since the program encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, students with diverse backgrounds (e.g. engineering, science, humanities, fine arts, business, and disciplines with sufficient computing backgrounds) are encouraged to apply.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    42660

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 65

    Application Fee
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    16750 Per year

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    Scholarships

    First-year merit scholarships range from $14,000 - $27,000* annually ($56,000 to $108,000* over the length of the undergraduate degree).


    RIT Graduate Scholarships are awarded by academic programs in recognition of students’ records of academic excellence. The amount of the award varies by student and department. Scholarships do not include a stipend. These awards carry with them the expectation that students will maintain a minimum academic standard (3.0 cumulative grade point average) and make satisfactory progress toward their degrees.


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