About the course

The School of Computing and Information Science offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Computer Science. The PhD degree is granted to highly-qualified students who have completed a rigorous course of study and research training resulting in the preparation and defense of a dissertation describing original computer science research. Students are required to complete 58 semester hours in an approved program of study: 39 hours of course credit, 18 hours of thesis credit, and a 1-hour PhD orientation seminar and The student must pass a comprehensive examination and prepare and defend a dissertation. There is a written and oral proposal as well as a final oral defense of the dissertation. The Ph.D. is granted to highly-qualified students who have completed a rigorous course of study and research training resulting in the preparation and defense of a dissertation describing original computer science research. The Ph.D. is the highest academic degree. It confers the right to be addressed as doctor and opens the door to rewarding and fulfilling careers in academia and industry. The doctoral student will obtain a broad and deep graduate-level background in computer science, with particular depth in a chosen area of specialization. The student will receive extensive training in computer science research over the course of the program under the direction of a faculty advisor as well as other faculty on the five-member PhD committee.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Orono
Summer (May), 2024	Orono
Fall (August), 2024	Orono
Spring (January), 2025	Orono
Summer (May), 2025	Orono
Fall (August), 2025	Orono
Spring (January), 2026	Orono
Summer (May), 2026	Orono

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maine

A bachelor?s degree is required for ALL master?s, C.A.S., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.

　　Official transcript of all previous college or university work

　　TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5

　　The candidate will have completed a bachelors degree at a regionally-accredited university or four-year college.

　　Successful applicants will usually have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Normally, no applicant will be considered who has less than a 3.0 or less than a B average in undergraduate computer science courses.

　　All GRE scores required by the Graduate School. We do not require the subject test in computer science, although it may be submitted, if desired.

　　International students will need to submit TOEFL scores.

　　Original Transcripts

　　Original GRE?s (Graduate Record Exam)

　　Original TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

　　Three Letters of Recommendation

　　Video (See below)

　　We encourage all international applicants to submit, in addition to the complete application package, a video of approximately 8 to 10 minutes, in which they describe their research interests, their background and experience in doing independent research, and their future goals. (See details below under Research Assistantship Opportunities).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Maine. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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