Overview

The Computer Science doctoral program at the University of Massachusetts Boston combines a commitment to theory with significant experience in software development.

What you will learn

The areas in which students may carry out dissertation research are currently applied database research, bioinformatics, computer graphics, computer vision, cybersecurity, data mining, distributed software systems, higher performance computing, network information systems, programming languages, theoretical computer science, and visual attention.

Areas of focus include:

Artificial Intelligence
Programming Languages
Databases
Systems
Networks

Programme Structure

Courses include:

User Interface Design
Database Management Systems
Architecture of Database Systems
Database Application Development
Database-Backed Websites
Computer Communications Networks
Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
Official GRE score
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits. If your transcript is in a language other than English, please include an English translation, validated by an official public translator.
Statement of Purpose
Two letters of recommendation
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15408 USD / year

≈ 15408 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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