A PhD degree can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding educational experiences. You work closely with a faculty mentor, performing original research, and tackling challenging and unsolved problems. The PhD in Computer Science is offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Information and Software Engineering, and is located at the Department of Computer Science.

GMU is an excellent place to pursue a PhD Our program is nationally ranked. We have a strong faculty in a diverse set of computer science areas. Additionally, George Mason University is located in the center of one of the largest computer science and information technology corridors in the nation, and is in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., a major center for science and engineering research and funding. This makes the area a rich source for PhD research opportunities. Our PhD graduates have been highly successful both in academic and industrial positions.

For Further Information

Additional information on the program is available from: Computer Science Department and ISE Student Advisor

Financial aid information is available at the GMU Office of Financial Aid

Effective Fall 2007.