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Carleton University

School of Computer Science (OCICS joint program) Computer Science (PhD), Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science joint program

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Advisor leads

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Decision evidence

Evidence snapshot

Joint OCICS Computer Science PhD; AI, graphics, imaging, and biomedical-engineering institute access ๐Ÿ”—

Deadline

Annual January 20 proxy; Fall 2027 cycle/time not separately published Ottawa local time; exact cutoff time TBD

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Funding

Automatic funding consideration; TA value over CAD 10 000/year; research stipend normally from supervisor; RA amount varies; scholarships CAD 1 000-12 000/year

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GRE

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English test

Required unless exempt

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Min scores

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 each band; TOEFL iBT pre-2026-01-21: 86 with R/L 20 and S/W 22; consult current table for redesigned TOEFL

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References

TBD; program-specific count must be confirmed in application

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Documents

Transcripts/degree certificates; electronic referee forms; statement of intent; CV; writing sample; English score if required; any program-specific test score

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Application fee

TBD

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Program context

Fit and operating notes

Institution profile

School context

Location

Ottawa, Canada

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Institution

Public university

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Verified on

2026-08-03

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School fit score 4
Research fit evidence

Joint OCICS Computer Science PhD; AI, graphics, imaging, and biomedical-engineering institute access

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Funding route

Automatic funding consideration; TA value over CAD 10 000/year; research stipend normally from supervisor; RA amount varies; scholarships CAD 1 000-12 000/year

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International support

Graduate ELP policies and international application support published

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Fee waiver

TBD

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Official verification

2026-08-03

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Sources: https://graduate.carleton.ca/program/computer-science-doctoral-programs/ ; https://graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance/admissions-funding/ . Funding guarantee remains unverified. ๐Ÿ”—

Financial picture

Funding and support

Automatic funding consideration; TA exceeds CAD 10,000/year, but supervisor stipend/RA and scholarships are variable; no universal package ๐Ÿ”—

Tuition coverage

TBD; use fee estimator

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International support

Graduate ELP policies and international application support published

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