Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Computer Science] From Harvard University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Computer Science)

5 years
Full Time
On Campus

₹21.1 L/Yr

$25,464 /Yr
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science at Harvard University allows students to complete this course in 5 years.
  • There are two options to complete this program. They are thesis-based and non-thesis-based or project-based. 
  • The students to faculty ratio for this program is 16:1.
  • Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Computer systems and networks
    • Database systems
    • Human-computer interaction
    • Vision and graphics
    • Numerical analysis
  • The Computer Science curriculum is designed to offer students a great deal of flexibility.
  • Computational Science and Engineering provides rigorous training in the mathematical and computing foundation. Independent research projects and elective courses focusing on the application of computation to one or more domains complement the foundational coursework.
  • It is an exciting and rapidly evolving field that exploits the power of computation as an approach to major challenges at the frontiers of natural and social science and all engineering fields.
  • The program offers students experience with mathematical techniques for modeling and simulation of complex systems; parallel programming and collaborative software development; and methods for organizing, exploring, visualizing, processing, and analyzing very large data sets.
  • Career positions may include: 
    • IT consultant
    • Cybersecurity consultant
    • Information systems manager
    • Database administrator
    • Multimedia programmer
    • Systems analyst
    • Games developer, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹2110711 (USD 25464)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board₹1465661
Total Cost₹1903486
Health Insurance₹334876
Others₹102949

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must register full-time until receipt of the degree, for a minimum of two years.
  • At the discretion of the program, this requirement can be reduced up to one year (eight courses: 32 credits) if academic credit is given for work done elsewhere.
  • In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical courses related to this program.
  • Minimum grade point ‘B+’ (75% – 79%) is required to enroll in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.

English Language proficiency:

  • Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
  • Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
  • Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum of 292 for better a chance of admission.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. 


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

292 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Online application form, including SEAS Supplemental form
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.

Ranking

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Engineering 1 out of 1374 in Global Ranking

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Engineering 23 out of 202 in Global Ranking

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USD 32,589 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • GRE updated: 328
  • IELTS: 7.0

Career and Placement after Course

Following career opportunities are:

  • IT consultant
  • Cybersecurity consultant
  • Information systems manager
  • Database administrator
  • Multimedia programmer
  • Systems analyst
  • Games developer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Young Women in Public Affairs AwardScholarship per student₹ 3.3 L/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
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Josephine de Karman FellowshipScholarship per student₹ 20.7 L/Yr$25,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
YouAreWelcomeHere ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeTuition-Fee-Waiver
Comindware ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 3.3 L/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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