Overview

The Computer Science PhD programme from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) students must complete and defend their dissertation, pass the comprehensive portfolio, and pass the preliminary examination and admission to candidacy.

In addition, Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of three years of full-time graduate study, with at least one year of full-time study at UMBC.

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The graduate programme in Computer Science at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) provides advanced instruction and training and research opportunities to prepare students for careers in business, industry, academia and government agencies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Architecture

Data Structures

Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Computer Architecture
Database Management Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

GRE General Test required with the option to waive.

Strong background in computer science and mathematics courses; see Graduate Catalog for detailed list of required background courses; Ph.D. applicants strongly recommended to have M.S. degree in computer science

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Tuition Fees

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26838 USD / year

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