📖Introduction

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has a rich history of academic excellence and a strong commitment to community engagement. VCU offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, humanities, health, and technology. With a diverse student body and a dedicated faculty known for their expertise and innovation, VCU provides a vibrant and intellectually stimulating learning environment.

The university is recognized for its robust research initiatives and contributions to the fields of health, art, and design, among others. VCU's emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning allows students to engage in practical, hands-on experiences that prepare them for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. With state-of-the-art facilities, a strong network of partnerships, and a focus on fostering creativity and critical thinking, VCU continues to be a driving force in higher education and a catalyst for positive change in the local community and beyond.

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📚About the Program

PhD in Computer Science at Virginia Commonwealth University

The Ph.D. in Computer Science will educate and train students in core areas of computer science. Students will explore the advanced concepts of computer science theory, systems and research. They will learn how to identify problems, set a research agenda, clearly identify and isolate good ideas, solve programming challenges creatively, and communicate in a clear and concise manner. Graduates will possess the necessary analytical, technical and research skills of complex computer science topics in order to respond directly to the needs of industry, research laboratories, the public sector, academia and government for effective, innovative and productive engineers, professors and researchers. Students in the Ph.D. in Computer Science program will be immersed in a curriculum that exposes them to computer science theory, computer systems, machine learning, data sciences and cybersecurity. The program prepares students with the ability to formulate and analyze new algorithmic solutions and to turn them into usable programs that efficiently exploit distributed, multi-core architectures dominating current computer hardware. Show less
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🏫About Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has evolved into a dynamic hub for interdisciplinary education and research, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various fields, including health sciences, arts, humanities, and technology. VCU's commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment enables students to explore their passions and cultivate their talents while preparing for successful careers in their chosen fields. The university's emphasis on practical, experiential learning and its state-of-the-art facilities provide students with opportunities to engage in real-world applications and research projects, positioning them for impactful contributions in their respective industries and communities. With a strong focus on creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility, VCU continues to serve as a catalyst for positive change and innovation within Virginia and beyond.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

535 RMB

Tuition fee:

27,622 USD per year

110,488 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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