OpenFieldColumbia PhD in Computer Science (Fully Funded)
Five-year doctoral program covering foundational AI, natural language processing, computer vision, cryptography, distributed systems, quantum computing, and computational biology.
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 in Computer Science, Math, or Engineering with superior GPA (typically 3.7+ / 4.0).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General test is optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research excellence through published papers or significant software projects.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: 5-year package including 100% tuition waiver, health insurance, and annual living stipend of USD $47,000/year
- Application fee
- USD $120 application fee (waivers available upon request)
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition waived ($65,000/year value) for all doctoral scholars.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Priority PhD admission deadline for Fall intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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