QS Rank:

248

Vanderbilt University

Tennessee

United States

Overview

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Ranking

#78

US World and News Report

#98

The World University Rankings

#248

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Computer Science, Computing, Engineering, Natural Science.

At least 3.0 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
89
IELTS
7
DUOLINGO
130

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: 95.00

Transcript

Master SOP
General LOR
Degree Certificate
Resume

Application Deadlines

	Regular	General	Current Cycle
Fall	Dec 15, 2026	Jan 15, 2026	Dec 1, 2025
Spring	Oct 15, 2026	N/A	Oct 15, 2025

Fees and Funding

Tuition is listed as USD 2,419 per credit hour; minimum dissertation tuition is USD 200 per semester. Estimated cost for 36 credit hours of coursework is approximately USD 87,084. PhD students in the department typically receive funding packages including competitive stipend, full tuition waiver, and health insurance; typical funding components include tuition coverage, medical insurance (approx USD 3,975), and supplemental stipend.