Doctor of Philosophy | Computer Science and Engineering

• Artificial Intelligence 
• Data Science 
• Cyber Security 
• Hardware & Computer Architecture 
• Custom Computing 
• Cyber Physical Systems 
• Software Engineering 
• Database & Information Systems 
• Bioinformatics 
• Multimedia 
• Social Media 
• Visual & Interactive Computing 
• Modeling & Simulation 
• Parallel and Distributed Computing 
• Cloud Computing 
• Computer Networks 

Admissions Eligibility

Applicants must have Bachelor's degree with minimum Honours (Distinction) and its equivalent and the ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study.

Required Test Score

A valid GRE/GMAT score is required for applicants who are not graduates of the Autonomous Universities in Singapore. Test dates must be within 5 years or less from the date of your application. Requests for GRE waivers may be considered for exceptional cases.

Applicants from India may use the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering [GATE] score of at least 90th percentile in place of GRE. Test date must be within 3 years or less from the date of your application. 

For applicants whose native language is not English, a good TOEFL score is required. Test dates must be within 2 years or less from the date of your application. IELTS may be submitted in place of TOEFL. The TOEFL/IELTS requirement may be waived if the applicant can submit documentary proof that English was used as the medium of instruction during undergraduate studies.

To find out more on admission requirements, click here

Students in a graduate research programme pursue independent but supervised research in an approved topic.

During their studies, students are required to perform sufficiently well on multiple courses related to graduate-level academic subjects and communication skills. They will also have to undergo a Qualifying Examination/Confirmation Exercise within a stipulated period. Near the completion of their studies, candidates will have to submit a thesis for examination. In addition, Ph.D candidates must also undertake an oral examination on the subject matter of their thesis.

The School offers the following programmes on a part-time and full-time basis:

The NTU Academic Structure Handbook for Graduate Studies for AY2023-24 may be found here

TIMETABLE FOR SEMESTER 2, AY2024-2025 (STARTING FROM 13 JAN 2025)

TIMETABLE FOR SEMESTER 1, AY2024-2025 (STARTING FROM 12 AUG 2024)