PhD in Informatics

University of Iowa (United States) · University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242

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The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and the second-largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.

On an urban 1,880-acre campus on the banks of the Iowa River, the University of Iowa is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is best known for its programs in health care, law, and the fine arts, with programs ranking among the top 25 nationally in those areas. The university was the original developer of the Master of Fine Arts degree and it operates the Iowa Writers' Workshop which has produced 17 of the university's 46 Pulitzer Prize winners. Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities, the Universities Research Association, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

The University of Iowa's 33,000 students take part in nearly 500 student organizations. Iowa's 22 varsity athletic teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes, compete in Division I of the NCAA and are members of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Iowa alumni network exceeds 250,000 graduates.

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Institute

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Informatics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 21000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 0

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 0

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

Undergrad GPA

3

GRE Quant

155 - 160

GRE Verbal

155 - 160

IELTS

7 - 8

TOEFL

81 - 100

PTE

68

Duolingo

120

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the Graduate College Application process only. These transcripts should verify that you hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and will be accessible by the Informatics Admissions Committee for review. Official transcripts showing your baccalaureate (or higher) degree(s) will be required if you are admitted.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    You will indicate the contact information for your three letter writers during the application process. Your three letters of recommendation should come from people who can assess the scope and quality of your past academic or professional work. At least one should be an academic reference. There are no special forms for these letters, however, they are to be written on the recommender's letterhead and indicate the writer's name and his or her association with you (e.g., instructor, employer, supervisor). All letters must be signed.

  • Resume

    Common Document

    Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Your Statement of Purpose should be at least one page in length but no more than two pages, with a font no smaller than 10 pt.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    GRE

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