Funded PhD in Computer Science at the University of Guelph in Canada with Annual Funding of CAD 25,000
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The University of Guelph in Canada offers a PhD in Computer Science, a research-based doctoral program centered on the completion of a dissertation and typically lasting 4 years of full-time study.
The program is designed to prepare specialized researchers who can conduct advanced research and contribute to the development of computer science in both academic and industrial settings. It includes graduate-level coursework, research seminars, a qualifying examination, original research, and the preparation and defense of a doctoral dissertation.
Main research areas include:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Cybersecurity.
- Data Science.
- Human-Computer Interaction.
- Bioinformatics.
- Modeling and Applied Theory.
- Hardware Systems and Distributed Systems.
Benefits
- Eligible domestic and international PhD students receive guaranteed minimum funding of CAD 25,000 per year after admission and securing an academic supervisor.
- Funding is typically made up of a combination of Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA).
- The program lasts 4 years of full-time study, equivalent to 12 consecutive academic terms.
- Admitted international students with an entrance average of at least 80% (A-) may automatically be eligible for the International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship (IDTS), worth up to CAD 12,500 per year for up to 4 years, subject to scholarship conditions.
- Students may also apply for additional university and external scholarships and awards.
- The opportunity to participate in advanced research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and other areas.
- Direct collaboration with faculty members and researchers in the School of Computer Science.
- The option to apply for the One Health collaborative specialization alongside the PhD.
- The GRE is not required for admission.
- The program can lead to future career paths in academic research, data science, machine learning, software development, and data engineering.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a recognized Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- The Master’s program must include a research thesis or a major independent research project.
- Have achieved at least 75% (B) over the final two years of full-time university study.
- Demonstrate strong potential for academic research and the ability to critically evaluate scientific and theoretical results.
- Have strong communication and research skills.
- Applicants must secure the agreement of a research supervisor from the School of Computer Science before applying, as having a supervisor is a mandatory admission requirement.
- Previous research experience or academic publications may strengthen the application, although they are not listed as a separate mandatory requirement.
Application Deadlines
For international students, the current deadlines are:
- Winter 2027: Applications are closed.
- Spring/Summer 2027: Deadline is November 1, 2026.
- Fall 2027: Deadline is March 1, 2027.
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