OpenFieldLassonde PhD in Computer Science & Autonomous Robotics
Doctoral research conducted within the Centre for Vision Research and the Lassonde School, investigating robot navigation, SLAM algorithms, deep reinforcement learning, and human-robot interaction.
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, Computer Engineering, or related quantitative field with high standing.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated programming competence and research output in AI, computer vision, or robotics.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed 4-year funding package of CAD $24,000 to $29,000/year via supervisor grants and teaching fellowships
- Application fee
- CAD $130 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Offset by graduate research funding packages.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Fall intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official York University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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