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Dalhousie University

Faculty of Computer Science PhD in Computer Science

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Advisor leads

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Decision evidence

Evidence snapshot

Computer Science PhD with AI, bioinformatics, and health-adjacent research potential πŸ”—

Deadline

For a September start, April 1 for international applicants; the page does not state a calendar year or deadline time. America/Halifax

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Funding

Amount not published; normally supervisor-grant-tied and satisfactory-progress contingent

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GRE

λΆˆν•„μš”

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English test

Required unless waived for eligible English-medium degree; FGS accepts TOEFL IELTS CAEL PTE MET or Dal EAP

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Min scores

TOEFL iBT 92 before 2026-01-21 or 4.5 new scale; IELTS 7.0; CAEL 70 with no band below 60; PTE 65 with no score below 54; MET 64 with no skill below 53

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References

2

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Documents

Online application; unofficial transcripts; two reference letters; 700-word research proposal; CV; English proof if required; research evidence such as publications/thesis summary

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Application fee

CAD 115

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Program context

Fit and operating notes

Institution profile

School context

Location

Halifax, Canada

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Institution

Public university

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Verified on

2026-08-03

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School fit score 3
Research fit evidence

Computer Science PhD with AI, bioinformatics, and health-adjacent research potential

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Funding route

Amount not published; normally supervisor-grant-tied and satisfactory-progress contingent

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International support

English-test waiver possible for eligible English-medium degree; otherwise FGS published minimums apply

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Fee waiver

TBD

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Official verification

2026-08-03

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Promote only for a supervisor-backed funded offer. Blocker for funding-secure shortlist: stipend tuition/fee remission and insurance are not published commitments. Sources: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/graduate-programs/grad-handbook/student-funding.html ; https://www.dal.ca/study/programs/graduate-professional/computer-science-phd.html πŸ”—

Financial picture

Funding and support

Faculty admits PhD students only with funding; funding normally supervisor-grant-based and may last up to five years, but amount and benefit coverage are individual-offer terms πŸ”—

Tuition coverage

International tuition payable for up to two years at thesis-option rate; no published full waiver

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International support

English-test waiver possible for eligible English-medium degree; otherwise FGS published minimums apply

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