81 PhD Programs in Computer Science in North America

Specializations within computer science

Top universities for Computer Science in North America

Ranked by how many computer science programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Florida Atlantic University (4)
• University of Missouri, Columbia (3)
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (3)
• Indiana University Bloomington (3)
• Clarkson University (2)
• University of Florida (2)
• Dalhousie University (2)
• California Institute of Technology (2)
• Memorial University of Newfoundland (2)
• The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2)

January intake in North America

6 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Computer Science, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Health Informatics — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Computer Science and Information Systems — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Computer Science — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Information Systems, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Computer Science in North America: common questions

How many computer science programs are there in North America?

81 computer science phd programs at 57 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a computer science degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in computer science in North America is 25,901 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 17,784 USD and 32,344 USD a year.

Can I study computer science in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the computer science programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (81 of 81).

Are any of these computer science programs available online?

4 of the 81 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.