University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Computing Science

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Science
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Computer Science
Areas of Research:Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics; Computer Games; Computer Vision, Computer Graphics and Image Processing; Database and Multimedia Systems; Networks and Distributed Systems; Robotics; Software Systems and Software Engineering; Theoretical Computing Science.
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,827

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Careers:Software EngineerVideo Game Programmers

Description:

The Computing Science Department offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in major areas of study, including Human-Computer Interaction, Algorithmics, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Communication Networks, Computer Games, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision and Multimedia Communications, Database Systems, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Robotics, Software Engineering, Software Systems and Statistical Machine Learning.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    PhD students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 in three graduate courses (excluding CMPUT 603) with no grade lower than B-.
    Test Scores:
    • Graduate Record Examination
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      Students are required to write a candidacy document and take a candidacy oral examination. Students must demonstrate that they have adequate knowledge of the discipline and subject matter relevant to the thesis topic and the ability to pursue and complete original research at an advanced level.

      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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