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    Universities in North America

    81 PhD Programs in Computer Science in North America

    programs
    81
    programs
    universities
    57
    universities
    taught in English
    100%
    taught in English
    median yearly fee
    25,901 USD
    median yearly fee

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    Also searched as PhD in Computer Science in North America and Doctorate in Computer Science in North America.

    North America has 81 phd programs in computer science open to international students, at 57 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 25,901 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 17,784 USD and 32,344 USD.

    Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

    Computer Science programs

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    University of Iowa
    PhD · United States · 29,822 USD per year
    Utah State University
    PhD · United States · 29,829 USD per year
    University of Oklahoma
    PhD · United States · 11,916 USD per year
    Emporia State University
    PhD · United States · 13,970 USD per year
    Vanderbilt University
    PhD · United States · 53,722 USD per year
    Florida Atlantic University
    PhD · United States · 19,456 USD per year
    University of Missouri, Columbia
    PhD · United States · 23,140 USD per year
    George Washington University
    PhD · United States · 33,984 USD per year
    Florida Atlantic University
    PhD · United States · 19,456 USD per year
    Wichita State University
    PhD · United States · 22,250 USD per year
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    PhD · United States · 27,622 USD per year
    University of Colorado, Denver
    PhD · United States · 36,688 USD per year
    University of Iowa
    PhD · United States · 29,822 USD per year
    University of Maryland, College Park
    PhD · United States · 36,100 USD per year
    University of Tulsa
    PhD · United States · 25,758 USD per year
    Memorial University of Newfoundland
    PhD · Canada · 12,614 USD per year
    Rutgers University, New Brunswick
    PhD · United States · 2,800 USD per year
    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    PhD · United States · 32,108 USD per year
    Indiana University Bloomington
    PhD · United States · 30,748 USD per year
    Rutgers University, New Brunswick
    PhD · United States · 2,800 USD per year
    The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
    PhD · United States · 28,087 USD per year
    Laval University, Quebec City
    PhD · Canada · 10,310 USD per year
    University of Georgia, Athens
    PhD · United States · 24,630 USD per year
    University of Florida
    PhD · United States · 30,134 USD per year

    Specializations within computer science

    Theoretical Computer Science53Information Theory10Computer Science7Computing6Information Science3Cyber Security2

    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.

    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 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 13 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.

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