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PhD in Computer Science & Engineering in the United States

Computer science and computer engineering cover software development, algorithms, data, networks, hardware and artificial intelligence – one of the most sought-after fields of study worldwide.

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  • 137 institutions
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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Electrical and Computer Engineering, MSE, PhD

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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    Computer Engineering (Computer Systems) (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    COMPUTER SCIENCE, MS, PhD

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    Computer Science - Doctor of Philosophy

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science, MS (Interdisciplinary), PhD (pending)

    Clarkson University 🇺🇸 Potsdam, United States

  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Engineering (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Engineering: M.S., Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Ph.D.

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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    Ph.D. Computer Science

    College of Computing at Georgia Tec 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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    Electrical and Computer Engineering, PhD

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

  14. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Engineering, BS to PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

PhD in Computer Science & Engineering in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 137 universities and colleges offer 309 PhD programmes in Computer Science & Engineering. Popular study locations are Oakland, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Lincoln. Institutions with the widest choice: University of California, University of Nebraska - Lincoln and Georgia Institute of Technology.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Computer Science & Engineering?

The directory lists 309 PhD programmes in Computer Science & Engineering at 137 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Oakland, Atlanta and Pittsburgh.

How long does a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Computer Science & Engineering in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of California, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Georgia Institute of Technology, CTU Colorado Springs and Clemson University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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