Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$5,231/Yr
CA$5,231 /Yr
- University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at the UNB’s Fredericton Campus was the first computer science faculty in Canada.
- At UNB students will enjoy learning from expert Computer Scientists in a long-standing program.
- Students enjoy working and collaborating with top faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned in their field.
- Recently, the graduates have gone on to work at companies such as IBM, Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent, and Ernst & Young, as well as to careers in academia.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bioinformatics and Computational Science
- Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity
- Data Management, Analytics, and Mining
- Networking, Data Communications, and Wireless
- Optimization and Algorithmics
- Software Engineering
- The department has 19 full-time research faculty on the Fredericton campus.
- The Faculty has more than 20 laboratories, used for research and instruction in many areas of computer science, and also has one Research Centre: the IBM Centre for Advanced Studies – Atlantic, and one Institute: Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 53,000 USD.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$5231 (CAD 5231) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | CA$5475 (CAD 5475) |
| Food | CA$3750 (CAD 3750) |
| Health Insurance | CA$450 (CAD 450) |
| Book and Supplies | CA$1500 (CAD 1500) |
| International Differential Fees | CA$4095 (CAD 4095) |
| Total Cost | CA$15270 (CAD 15270) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have completed a research-based Master's degree in Computer Science or related area with first-class standing from a recognized University.
- Students have a minimum GPA of B for the MCS by Coursework and normally a minimum of B+ for the MCS by thesis/report program.
- Students must have a confirmed supervisor at UNB before being accepted into the PhD 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 in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
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.
Scores Required
Median GRE Score Over Years
Required Document List
Following are the documents that must be submitted by students:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A professional document that summarizes student's work history, education, skills, and work experience.
- Transcript: A transcript is documentation of a student's permanent academic record, which usually means all courses taken, all grades received, all honors received, and degrees conferred to a student.
- Statement of Interest: Student has to fill a description of research interests in the application form.
- Three References: Employment references include past employers, co-workers, subordinates, or clients. Professional references are people who know students on a professional basis. Academic references are instructors and vocational counselors.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Following are the Job opportunities for students are:
- Network Administrator
- Database Administrator
- Software Programmer
- QA Tester
- Game Developer
- Application Developer
- Software Marketer
- Technical Architect
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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