PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

Graduates are expected to demonstrate high-level competencies in research, ethics, and technical leadership:

• Advanced Expertise: Demonstrate depth of knowledge at the frontier of computer science and engineering specialties.
• Original Research: Conduct and defend independent research that makes a significant contribution to the field and is of publishable quality.
• Interdisciplinary Problem Solving: Synthesize technical knowledge to identify and solve research challenges across multiple disciplines.
• Professional Communication: Effectively communicate complex tenets of the field in both written and oral forms to diverse audiences.
• Ethical Commitment: Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical behavior in all research and professional activities.
• Collaborative Leadership: Contribute effectively in collaborative environments and teams, preparing for roles such as research scientists, academic professors, or CTOs.

– Applicants to the PhD  program should have a master’s degree in Computer science, computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information systems, mathematics and related fields.

– Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

First Year – First Semester

CSEN701 – Research Methods and Ethics in ICT – 3 Credit Hours
CSEN702 – Applied Data Analytics – 3 Credit Hours
CSEN703 – Graduate Research Seminar I – 0 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

CSEN704 – Principles of Computer System Design – 3 Credit Hours
OR
CSEN705 – Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures – 3 Credit Hours

CSEN706 – Elective Course 1 – 3 Credit Hours
CSEN707 – Graduate Research Seminar II – 0 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

CSEN708 – Elective Course 2 – 3 Credit Hours
CSEN709 – Elective Course 3 – 3 Credit Hours
CSEN800 – Research Thesis (Start) – 12 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

CSEN800 – Research Thesis (Continuation) – 12 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

CSEN800 – Research Thesis (Continuation) – 12 Credit Hours

Program Requirements (Non-Credit Milestones)

– Pass the Qualifying Examination (typically in the third semester)
– Successfully defend the Thesis Proposal
– Successfully complete and defend the PhD Dissertation

Program Overview

Total Credits: Minimum 60 Credit Hours
Duration: 3–4 Years
Language of Instruction: English