QS Rank:

130

University of California Davis

California
,United States

Program Rank

107

Program Name
PhD in Computer science

Deadline
December 15th, 2026
Overview

Total Tuition Fees
$1,53,458

Median Salary
$1,75,000
Ranking
#38
US World and News Report
#63
The World University Rankings
#130
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
22

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,75,000 / year

Graduation Rate
70%

Job Placement
96%
Eligibility Criteria

At least 5 years of bachelor degree.

Accepted fields include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Security.

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

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
80

IELTS
7

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: 155

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Application Deadlines
| General Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 15, 2026 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$30,691 / year

Overall Cost
$3,50,000 / year
FAQs
- Which companies hire graduates with a CS PhD? --> Google Research, Microsoft Research, Meta AI Labs, Amazon AI/ML, NVIDIA Research, IBM Research, Intel Labs, Apple AI/ML, Adobe Research.
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