About Computer Science, Phd in George Mason University

The PhD program in Computer Science prepares students to become technical leaders in their fields of research. We have a world-class faculty with research expertise in a diverse set of computer science areas and our program is nationally ranked. Additionally, we are located in in the suburbs of Washington, DC at the center of one of the largest computer science and information technology corridors in the nation and a major center for science and engineering research and funding. Our PhD graduates have been highly successful both in academic and industrial positions.

The Computer Science PhD program requires coursework, successful completion of a breadth requirement, comprehensive examination, and a doctoral dissertation that is first proposed and eventually defended. Mason's general doctoral requirements apply to this program.

Total credits: 72

Graduate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. 

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT Graduate- Testing code 5827

• School of Business Graduate: 93 points, 20 points in each section
• Volgenau School of Engineering Graduate: - 80 or higher, no section minimum
• Schar School of Policy and Government PhD Programs: 100 or higher, 23 points in each section
• All other graduate programs- 88 points, minimum 20 in each section

IELTS Graduate

• School of Business Graduate: 7 overall, with a minimum of 7.0 in each subsection
• All other graduate programs- 6.5 total band score

Pearson Academic Test of English

• A minimum score of 59, all applicants

George Mason University Cost of Attendance

The table below shows the cost of attendance at George Mason University for 2020-21: