PhD in Computer Science

University of Massachusetts Amherst (United States) · Amherst, MA 01003, USA

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The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst, UMass) is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863 as an agricultural college, it is the flagship and the largest campus in the University of Massachusetts system, as well as the first established. It is also a member of the Five College Consortium, along with four other colleges in the Pioneer Valley: Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and Hampshire College.

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Institute

Robert and Donna Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Computer Science

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 31400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 18000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 37300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

PTE

75

TOEFL

80

Duolingo

105

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15 Dec, 2025

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application are acceptable for the initial application review.

  • Essay

    University Specific

    At UMass Amherst, no two students are alike. Our communities and groups often define us and shape our individual worlds. Community can refer to various aspects, including shared geography, religion, race/ethnicity, income, ideology, ability, sexuality, gender, and more. Please choose one of your communities or groups and describe its significance. In no more than 600 words, explain how your experience in this community or group would enable you to enrich the following: 1. Your department/program/our campus 2. Your field/discipline

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Applicants should choose letter writers who are able to provide information about a research project, a community service experience, or work experience.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    Share your research and/or industry experiences. Share situations in which you have contributed to computing for the common good or how you plan to in the future. Share situations in which you have contributed or had a positive impact on increasing diversity in a STEM field.

  • Resume

    Common Document

    You may submit these either by entering them directly into your online application, or by uploading the PDF files and attaching them to your application.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    Transcripts and degree documents that are in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation or an official course-by-course credential evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

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