Overview

Key Features

Graduate education is a challenging and rewarding investment. The Department of Computer Science’s top-quality graduate Computer Science program from Colorado State University offers the opportunity to focus your expertise and creativity on specific areas of interest and then apply your skills to pioneering research challenges.

The award-winning research work and graduate students are supported by CSU and by organizations around the globe. We are excited to work with you and help you join the ranks of our graduates advancing research in industry, academia, and government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algorithms

Artificial intelligence

Bioinformatics

Computer networking

Computer vision

Distributed systems

Fault tolerance

Formal software specification

Genetic algorithms

Graph theory

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All post-secondary transcripts
GRE test scores
Official test scores for English proficiency (for international applicants). Duolingo scores are not accepted. The Department requires a minimum 92 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, or 59 PTE in order to be considered.
Statement of Purpose/Research Interests
Three reference letters, attesting to your ability to succeed in a computer science graduate program. These are uploaded by your references themselves. These letters should be signed and on official letterhead.
A completed survey about your computer science background.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31556 USD / year

≈ 31556 USD / year
Out-of-State

31556 USD / year

≈ 31556 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14377 USD / year

≈ 14377 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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