OpenFieldAmerican University PhD in Computer Science
Cutting-edge doctoral research program within the College of Arts and Sciences in Washington, D.C., focusing on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, machine learning fairness, quantum information, and computer vision.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering with minimum 3.3 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General test scores reviewed holistically.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research interests, programming sample (GitHub), and academic writing sample.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of recommendation evaluating scientific reasoning and research potential.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: 4 to 5-year guaranteed funding package including full tuition remission and USD $26,000 annual living stipend via teaching and research assistantships
- Application fee
- USD $55 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition for funded doctoral candidates.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Strict priority funding deadline for Fall semester)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official American University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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