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Course Overview

A research degree designed to produce independent scholars, cutting-edge researchers, and well-prepared educators.

In the Ph.D. in computing and information sciences, 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 in computing and information sciences 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 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.

Cyberinfrastructure

Cyberinfrastructure (CI) is the comprehensive integration of hardware, data, networks, and digitally-enabled sensors to provide secure, efficient, reliable, accessible, usable, and interoperable suites of software and middleware services and tools. The doctorate program plays a leadership role in CI research by providing human-centered tools for the science and engineering communities. These tools and services focus on such areas as high-performance computing, data analysis and visualization, cyber-services and virtual environments, and learning and knowledge management.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Complete a graduate application,
  • Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent,*
  • Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
  • Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),
  • Submit a statement of purpose, containing, but not limited to, research experiences and interests, motivation to pursue doctorate, and long-term goals,
  • Submit a recent curriculum vitae or resume,
  • Submit at least two letters of academic and/or professional recommendation. 
  • Submit professional or research paper sample(s), if available.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 88 (internet-based) is required.

* 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. Applicants should have the following minimum coursework requirements: one full year of study in programming and computing concepts; strong mathematical background in subjects such as discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics; and aptitude, vision, and experience (if applicable) in computing and information sciences-related research.

† Basic exam score; taken within last five years.

Academic Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 88
  • IELTS: 6.5    
  • PTE Academic: 61

English Language Requirements:

An official score report for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. Please view the overall minimum score requirement for your intended program in the table below. In addition, each program requires balanced sub-scores when determining an applicant’s need for additional English language courses. 

Fees

Full-Time Tuition fees

  • 2-18 Credit Hours: $52092
  • 9 Credit Hours: $39078

Tuition per credit hour (1-11 credit hours)

  • 12-18 Credit Hours: $2171
  • 9 Credit Hours: $2171

This information was accurate on : 09/04/2021
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