Computer Science (PhD) is a doctorate in Computer Sciences programme offered by Concordia University in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Computer Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This PhD in Computer Science, offered through Concordia University's Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, is designed to give students the greatest possible expertise in their chosen field through intensive research, combining specialized coursework with a doctoral thesis supervised by experienced faculty researchers. The program requires 90 credits: 12 credits of graduate coursework, 8 credits covering the comprehensive examination, doctoral research proposal, and PhD seminar, and 70 credits of doctoral research and thesis, with an emphasis on advancing fundamental knowledge and technological innovation. It is a thesis-based, full-time doctorate delivered on campus at Concordia's Sir George Williams campus, with Fall, Winter, and Summer intakes. Application deadlines are July 1 (Canadian) or March 1 (U.S./international) for Fall, November 1 (Canadian) or July 1 (U.S./international) for Winter, and March 1 (Canadian) or November 1 (U.S./international) for Summer. Admission requires a Master's degree, or equivalent, with high standing in engineering, computer science, or a cognate discipline; bachelor's degree holders may instead be admitted to the Master's program first, with the possibility of transferring to the PhD after a minimum of one term. Concordia states that funding packages, including awards and assistantships, are generally available to students in thesis-based programs such as this one.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a Master's degree, or equivalent, with high academic standing in engineering, computer science, or a cognate discipline; bachelor's degree holders may be admitted to the Master's program first, with the possibility of transferring to the PhD after completing a minimum of one term. Proficiency in English is required for non-native speakers; Concordia's general graduate standard for most programs is an IELTS Academic overall band of 7.0 with no band below 6.5, a TOEFL iBT score of 95 with no section below 20, or a Duolingo English Test score of 120. Application deadlines are July 1 (Canadian) or March 1 (U.S./international) for Fall, November 1 (Canadian) or July 1 (U.S./international) for Winter, and March 1 (Canadian) or November 1 (U.S./international) for Summer entry.
