Overview

A key component of our strategic plan is to significantly increase our number of exceptional graduate students, and our commitment to world-class research. We offer unique opportunities for students to engage in programs at the frontier of engineering education and innovative research.

Why this degree?

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science and Software Engineering offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students to develop research and development skills in cutting-edge computer science and software engineering disciplines. We cater to doctoral students with an outstanding aptitude and strong research skills in computer science and software engineering. A dissertation embodying the results of this research represents the major portion of the requirements for this degree. Four calendar years beyond the bachelor’s degree or three past the master’s degree are usually needed to complete the Ph.D. program.

Programme Structure

Courses

Advanced Topics in Algorithms
Advanced Computer Architecture
Advanced Topics in Operating Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 19 other PhDs in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You hold a Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering or equivalent from an institution of recognized standing
Your GPA is 3.0 or above
Your GRE general exam combined score is at least 300, with a verbal score of at least 150, a quantitative score of at least 150; and a written score of at least 3.
If you are an international student, your TOEFL iBT score should be at least 79, with a minimum of 16 on each of four component parts (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) or, IELTS score of at least 6.5.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35986 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13306 USD / year

≈ 13306 USD / year

Living costs

Auburn

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Overview

Why this degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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