PhD in Computer Science at Cornell University 1498 views

Cornell University offers PhD course in Computer Science. The Graduate Field of Computer Science is keen to produce well-rounded researchers who have demonstrated both breadth in computer science and depth in specific areas of concentration.

Field Requirements:

• competency requirement
• breadth requirement
• project requirement
• teaching requirement

Applying for the PhD

Application must include the following:

• Transcripts of all previous college and university work
• Statement of purpose: Express plans and interests in Computer Science in a concise and clear manner. It may be helpful to include a list of some of the principal reasons why applicant’s consider themselves a strong applicant to our program.
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• GRE scores
• Proof of competence in English (TOEFL or IELTS): United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or Canada (except Quebec) nationals are exempted. Applicants from India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, or Singapore, are not exempt from the TOEFL requirement
• Apply online using the admissions site of the Cornell Graduate School.
• Note: application materials should not be mailed (this may delay application).
• Any additional materials, such as research paper manuscripts, may be uploaded to the online application system as “writing samples”.

Deadlines:

• The department accepts applications for the fall semester only.
• The deadline for the fall semester is December 15th.

Funding:

• Admission into the doctoral program in the Field of Computer Science is based purely on academic merit.
• Financial need plays no role in the admission procedure.
• Selected candidates are fully supported during the academic year as long as they remain in good academic standing.
• Funding includes tuition, health insurance, and stipend.
• Support is available in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships.