OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science & Cyber Security
Advanced doctoral training in automotive cyber security (CAN bus defense), distributed consensus mechanisms, and deep reinforcement learning architectures.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Computer Science with minimum 80% cumulative average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated publication record or master's thesis in intrusion detection, cryptography, or cloud security
- Recommendation letters
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $26,000/year guaranteed funding + industry research top-up
- Application fee
- CAD $125
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $16,800/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Windsor documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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