OpenFieldCornell Bowers CIS PhD in Computer Science (100% Fully Funded)
Consistently ranked among the world's top 5 computer science departments, offering doctoral training in theoretical computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, systems, and programming languages.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Strong academic foundation in computer science, mathematics, or related quantitative discipline (typically 3.8+ GPA).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 (minimum 7.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 105.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General Test optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research excellence, conference publications, or rigorous algorithmic open-source work.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters from faculty familiar with research ability.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% Fully funded for 5 years: $46,200 annual stipend plus full tuition waiver and comprehensive health insurance
- Application fee
- $105 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver provided by Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Annual PhD intake deadline for Fall 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cornell University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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