PhD in Computer Science

Drexel University (United States) · Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.895.2000

About University:

Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier, and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970.

As of 2020, more than 24,000 students were enrolled in over 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs at the university. Drexel's cooperative education program (co-op) is a prominent aspect of the school's degree programs, offering students the opportunity to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in a field relevant to their undergraduate major or graduate degree program prior to graduation.

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About University:

Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier, and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry, it was renamed Drexel Institute of Technology in 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970.

As of 2020, more than 24,000 students were enrolled in over 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs at the university. Drexel's cooperative education program (co-op) is a prominent aspect of the school's degree programs, offering students the opportunity to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in a field relevant to their undergraduate major or graduate degree program prior to graduation.

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Program Details:

Program Website

Basic Info

Institute

College of Computing & Informatics

Degree

PhD

Duration

4 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Computer Science

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 22000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 38600

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 38600

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

90

IELTS

6.5

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Dec, 2025

(August-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

15 Feb, 2026

(August-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Official final transcripts from ALL Colleges/Universities attended.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two letters of recommendation

  • Resume

    Common Document

    Current Resume

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Essay/Statement of Purpose (approximately 500 words)

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    For students who have attended an institution outside of the US, it is highly recommended to submit a NACES approved course-by-course transcript evaluation (i.e., WES) for expedited review of your application. This approved evaluation will take the place of the transcript requirement to complete your application.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    GRE

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