PhD Computer Science and Engineering
- Entry Requirements
- Masters degree in a STEM field. (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
- Registration: All UCU Study Centers (program offered 70% online)
- Mode of delivery: Blended (70% online)
Overview
The PhD Computer Science is a modular programme that comprehensively covers advanced topics in computer science and prepares students for advanced research in Computer Science and innovative application of computer science techniques to solve society problems.
Admission Requirement
The admission criteria to the PhD Computer Science shall consist of the following;
- Applications may be submitted by students who attained at least a second-class lower Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines from a recognized higher institution.
Students with a degree in any other discipline other than STEM disciplines, who have completed a postgraduate diploma in Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science, or Engineering with at least a second-class upper.
Tuition fees
The 2023 tuition fees for the Master of Science in Computer Science are UGX 2,345,000 for Ugandan applicants and UGX 3,517,000 for international applicants. Note: The stated fees are provisional to help you plan accordingly. The actual fees for the application year will be stated in your admission letter.
PhD Computer Science (Plans and Configurations)
The MSCS program is offered in two configurations (here referred to as plans):
A) PhD Computer Science by Research (Plan A)
This program configuration consists of an extended, self-guided computer science research project leading to a thesis.
Emphasizes student’s own independent research study and contribution to the Computer Science body of knowledge over taught Instruction. A candidate pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science by Research may not receive any structured instruction apart from the crosscutting courses and selected discipline-related courses that are tailor-made to the candidates’ research work. Most of the time is devoted to research resulting in a dissertation.
Publication requirement for plan A students
Through the research modules, Plan A students may be required to make a contribution to the Computer Science body of knowledge. This contribution may be measured by either a journal paper accepted for publication in a reputable journal in a relevant Computer Science discipline or two conference publications in a related Computer Science discipline.
B) PhD Computer Science (by Coursework or Plan B)
This program configuration will consist of at least 75% taught modules and a short project undertaken as a self-guided project or an internship in the field of Computer Science with a short project report as a final output. The Master of Science in Computer Science by Coursework and Project Report configuration shall consist of taught courses and a project report. This MSCS program configuration offers advanced taught courses constituting at least 75% of the entire workload. At the end of the taught part, the candidate is required to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in a project/industrial training/field attachment.
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How to Apply?
You can apply either online (recommended) or download and fill out application forms and submit them physically at any of our campuses in Kampala, Mukono, Kabale, Mbale or Arua.