OpenFieldWestern PhD in Computer Science (Thesis-Stream)
Four-year research doctorate exploring machine learning, medical image analysis, bioinformatics, distributed cloud systems, and theoretical foundations of computation.
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, Software Engineering, or Mathematics with at least a 78% (B+) average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 92.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional but encouraged for international degree holders.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or peer-reviewed publications in computing.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum annual financial package of CAD $25,500/year for 4 years via teaching assistantships and research grants
- Application fee
- CAD $150 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Offset by departmental base funding packages.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Fall admission cycle deadline for international candidates)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Western University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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