QS Rank:

901

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Alabama
,United States

Program Name
PhD in Computer Science - Data Science

Deadline
September 01st, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$1,16,748

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#137
US World and News Report
#169
The World University Rankings
#901
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years

Rentention Rate

84
Diversity
Alabama:
56%Others:
29%International:
16%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Software Developer
Senior Software Engineer
IT Software Engineer
College Professor
Security Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
Research Engineer
Machine learning engineer
Engineering manager
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Eligibility Criteria

At least 3.5 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

Accepted fields include Computer Science, Data Analytics, Applied Data Analytics, Data Science.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
80
IELTS
6.5
PTE
56
DUOLINGO
120
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 75
Transcript
Personal Statement
Resume
Passport
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Regular | |
---|---|
Spring | Sep 1, 2025 |
Fall | Jan 15, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$29,187 / year

Overall Cost
$44,187 / year
FAQs
- Yes. All students are required to complete courses in professional development and research ethics. International students must also complete graduate-level communication courses if serving as teaching assistants.
- Yes. Outstanding applicants may be considered for fellowships such as the Graduate Blazer Fellowship, which offers additional financial support and benefits.
- Once your application is complete, decisions are typically made within one month. Review times may vary depending on the time of year and volume of applications.
- No, a master’s degree is not required. Students with strong academic backgrounds at the undergraduate level can be admitted directly to the PhD program.
- Yes, applicants with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field may apply directly to the PhD program. If you lack certain prerequisite coursework, you may need to complete these as part of your admission.
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