PhD in Computer Science

Computer Science is offered at Sultan Qaboos University as a research doctorate. Candidates produce a thesis of original work, and through it they must prove that they can apply the appropriate research methodology and work independently as researchers. In most cases the research question is agreed with a supervisor at the application stage. A thesis is judged on whether it extends knowledge in computer science, and the university expects at least one paper from the project to appear in, or be accepted by, an international refereed journal. Work that has already counted towards a different degree, whether at this university or another institution, may not be submitted again. Coursework is not a fixed element of the degree. A programme committee or thesis committee can still assign particular courses that it considers beneficial, and any such courses should be completed within the candidate's first year.