OpenFieldHarvard PhD in Computer Science (SEAS)
Five-year doctoral research program inside the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) in Allston, conducting frontier investigations in artificial intelligence, cryptography, systems, and quantum computer science.
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 Electrical Engineering with top marks.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research accomplishments in theoretical computer science, AI, systems, or security.
- Recommendation letters
- Three confidential academic letters of recommendation evaluating research creativity.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Five-year guaranteed funding package including full tuition and USD $45,696 annual stipend via research and teaching fellowships
- Application fee
- USD $105 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition for funded doctoral candidates.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 for Fall 2027 admission
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Harvard University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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