Yale PhD in Computer Science (100% Fully Funded)
Five-year doctoral program covering artificial intelligence, distributed systems, quantum computing, computer vision, robotics, theoretical computer science, and security.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding degree in Computer Science, Math, or Engineering with exceptional academic record.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General test is optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated programming competence and research contributions in algorithms, AI, or systems.
- Recommendation letters
- Three confidential academic evaluations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: 5-year guaranteed package providing full tuition, medical insurance, and living stipend ($47,500/year)
- Application fee
- USD $105 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered throughout doctoral candidacy.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Doctoral application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yale University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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