OpenFieldUBC PhD in Computer Science
Four to five-year doctoral research program in UBC's world-renowned Department of Computer Science, offering cutting-edge labs in artificial intelligence, computer graphics, systems, robotics, and human-computer 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 or related quantitative field with minimum A- (80%) average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 min band) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- General GRE score recommended for international applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High-quality Master's thesis or peer-reviewed publications in top computer science venues (NeurIPS, ICML, SIGGRAPH, OSDI).
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters commenting directly on research aptitude and technical creativity.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Guaranteed minimum funding package of CAD $28,000 per year through research assistantships (RA), GTA, and departmental awards
- Application fee
- CAD $168.25 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition fully covered by International Tuition Award and department research bursary.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Strict annual deadline for September 2027 admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of British Columbia documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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