OpenFieldUniversity of Toronto PhD in Computer Science
Five-year doctoral research program in U of T's globally celebrated Department of Computer Science (DCS), offering frontier research in machine learning, neural networks, computer systems, graphics, and quantum computing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics with minimum A- (80%) average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 min band) or TOEFL iBT 93.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- General GRE scores recommended for international degree holders.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High-quality research thesis or published papers in top computer science venues (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, SIGGRAPH, SOSP).
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters evaluating scientific originality and research potential.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Guaranteed minimum funding package of CAD $29,000 per year plus full tuition waiver through Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships
- Application fee
- CAD $125 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Full tuition and fees paid by departmental graduate fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Strict annual deadline for September 2027 doctoral entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Toronto documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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