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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Computer Science] From University of Waterloo

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Engineering,

Computer Science and Engineering

₹13.6 L/Yr

CA$22,188 /Yr

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science program allows students to complete their degree in 2 years.
This program is offered on a full-time basis and it will also be offered on a part-time basis.
This course includes the following research areas:
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Algebra and Symbolic Computation
- Computer Graphics
- Cryptography, Security, and Privacy
This program is offered as a thesis-based.
The students to faculty ratio for this program is 17:1.
The Cheriton School of Computer Science is named for David R. Cheriton, who earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 1978, and made a transformational gift to the School in 2005.
It has become the largest academic concentration of Computer Science researchers in Canada. Discover the latest achievements by following our news and events.
The University of Waterloo ranks #2 in Canada for engineering according to U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities 2019.
The job opportunities after this program that students get are:
- Software developer
- Hardware engineer
- IT specialist
- Systems designer, etc., with an average salary of 57,520 USD.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1362343 (CAD 22188)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹442080 (CAD 7200)
Food	₹130045 (CAD 2118)
Total Cost	₹622227 (CAD 10134)
Other Fees	₹50102 (CAD 816)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must be qualified with a thesis-based master’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical Computer studies.
Minimum grade point ‘A’ (83%) is required to enroll in this program.
A Master's degree obtained without a full research thesis is normally an inadequate qualification for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 309 for better a chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

63 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Followings are the required documents:

Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest, and other relevant application material.
English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.

Ranking

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Career and Placement after Course

Careers possible after this course are:

Software Developers
Web Developers
Power Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Transit Technology Systems Engineer
Industrial Electronics Specialist
Medical Device Developer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Waterloo Women in Mathematics Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.4 L/Yr$2,262	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UWaterloo Millennium Graduate Bursary	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeBursary	View Details
Hira and Renu Ahuja International Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 8.7 L/Yr$14,150	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Ontario Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 6.7 L/Yr$10,847	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Waterloo Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 44,147/Yr$719	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Cotton Family Women in Mathematics Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.3 L/Yr$2,146	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details