PhD in Computer Science

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent must be completed prior to starting graduate school.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrated English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens.
• A bachelor's degree in a computer science related discipline is required.

Application Requirements

Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.

• A completed online application form and fee
• Transcripts:
  • If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette¹
  • If coursework was completed outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. A copy of a course-by-course evaluation is approved for the application process.²
• Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's academic qualifications for graduate study in the intended program
• GRE scores  (general test only) Although normally required, the GRE is optional for students applying for the 2023-24 Academic Year.
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency
• English-language publications authored by the applicant, including a master's thesis or essay, if applicable (optional, but strongly recommended)
• Statement of purpose outlining relevant education or work experience, career goals, possible areas of interest, and reasons for seeking admission to this program
• Resume/CV

^{1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.} 

^{2Upon admission, an official course-by-course transcript/academic record evaluation must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.} 

January 15: Priority deadline for admission and merit-based aid consideration for the fall term. After the priority deadline, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits and may be submitted any time before the following dates:

• Fall term admissions- August 1 (June 1 for international applicants)

Study with a collective computer science faculty

Marquette computer science faculty members have expertise in some of the most sought-after areas of computer science research such as systems, algorithms, machine learning, data science and security. Many faculty members are recognized as leading researchers both nationally and internationally in their areas. The collective faculty expertise combined with the expertise of other faculty members from other disciplines across campus will produce doctoral graduates with cross-training, critical thinking and computational skills.

Computer Science Faculty

For financial aid opportunities, please email Dr. Praveen Madiraju, graduate chair of the Department of Computer Science.