Program Overview
Program Details
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
School
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department
Computer Science
Available
On campus
Program Overview
Prepare to make an enduring impact in fields like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity with a Ph.D. in computer science from Stevens. All Stevens computer science doctoral students receive financial support, which allows them to dive into vigorous research right away. You’ll work under the guidance of expert faculty, including the inventor of a landmark algorithm for computer graphics, a collaborator in three major software advances, multiple NSF CAREER Award recipients, and cybersecurity industry leaders. Our graduates go on to impressive career paths in academia, corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions.
Research Areas
The Department of Computer Science offers dynamic opportunities to explore leading-edge research within a close community of faculty mentors. You'll be able to study under a faculty mentor in the area that you find most exciting:
- AI and Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Big Data Analytics
- Programming Languages
- Computer Security and Cryptography
- Software Systems
The Stevens Advantage
Stevens’ Hoboken, N.J., location enables lucrative collaborations and future employment opportunities at universities, corporations, and agencies, including NYU, Columbia, Rutgers/DIMACS, AT&T Labs, Bell Labs, and Google New York.
Program Admission Requirements
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applicants with a love of hacking and a drive to innovate.
Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in computer science (up to 30 credits may transfer to Stevens’ Ph.D. program). Exceptionally well-qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science may be considered for the Ph.D. program.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
- Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
- Statement of Purpose
- $60 non-refundable Application Fee
- Proof of English language proficiency
- A competitive GRE or GMAT score (required for both part-time and full-time applicants)
- Resume/CV
- Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.
Curriculum Overview
View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.
Fellowships & Assistantships
Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.
STEM Designated Degree Programs
The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.
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