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Program Summary
The doctoral degree in computer science is for students interested in acquiring advanced skills to design and conduct independent research in the public or private sectors. Our program establishes proficiency with high-level concepts, develops their methodology towards tackling research projects, and continues to refine their knowledge base.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Program-Specific Admission Information and Requirements
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Computer Science
Area(s) of Emphasis:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
- Graphics and Visualization
- High-Performance Computing
- Machine Learning
Program Requires GRE: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 3
University Requirements
Application Deadlines
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | February 1 | February 1 |
| Spring | September 15 | September 15 |
For More Information
Department of Computer Science
Psychology/Computer Science Building, Room 460
Program website
askCSCIgrad@niu.edu
815-753-0378
Director of Graduate Studies
Kirk Duffin, Ph.D.
duffin@cs.niu.edu
Application Contact
Ibrahim Onyüksel, Ph.D.
onyuksel@niu.edu
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