Overview

Students receive advanced training in the scientific principles and technology required to develop and evaluate new computer systems and applications.

Features

Our Computer Science curriculum at University of Hawaii at Manoa covers all major areas of computer science, with active research in algorithms, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, data science, high-performance computing, human-computer interaction, software engineering, security science, machine learning, and computer systems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Before commencing the final dissertation research, the student shall give a public defense of his or her PhD proposal.

Students prepare a research proposal that includes a literature review in the chosen topic area (this usually is but is not required to be derived from the literature review from the portfolio) and a description of research topics to be investigated.

This work should be done under the direction of an appropriate faculty advisor. After forming a committee, students take an oral examination covering their general preparation for the research involved, as specified in the General and Graduate Information Catalog.

Once the student passes the proposal defense, Form II must be processed.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, 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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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Objectives/Purpose. This document explains why you wish to pursue a graduate degree and your career objectives.

Three letters of reference. Enter the names and e-mail addresses of reference letter writers via the Graduate Division’s Supplemental Documents upload site. Your letter writers will submit their confidential letters directly to the Graduate Division.

When Graduate Division determines that your application is complete, your application will be forwarded to the ICS Department.

The GRE General Test is suggested but not required due to the logistical and financial challenges they pose to some students. If you send them, GRE scores should be sent to us directly from ETS.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

44864 USD / year

≈ 44864 USD / year
Out-of-State

44864 USD / year

≈ 44864 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 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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