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University of Guelph

School of Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD.CS)

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Decision evidence

Evidence snapshot

Computer Science PhD has strong AI, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, computer vision, image analysis, bioinformatics, and One Health fit πŸ”—

Deadline

Fall 2027: international March 1, 2027; domestic June 1, 2027; no cutoff time or timezone published. TBD; no cutoff published

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Funding

Minimum CAD 25,000/year for domestic and international PhD students who secure both a graduate faculty advisor and admission; funding combines GTA and GRA.

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GRE

λΆˆν•„μš”

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English test

Required if first language is not English; exceptional SoCS waiver possible for conferred English-medium degree from native-English country

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Min scores

TOEFL 100 overall with 25 speaking/writing and at least 21 each category; IELTS 7.0 overall and at least 6.5 each component; applies where first language is not English.

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References

3

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Documents

Academic transcripts; current CV/resume including publications; statement of interest up to 1,500 words; three academic references; English test where applicable.

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Application fee

CAD 125

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Program context

Fit and operating notes

Institution profile

School context

Location

Guelph, Canada

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Institution

Public university

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Verified on

2026-08-04

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School fit score 4
Research fit evidence

Computer Science PhD has strong AI, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, computer vision, image analysis, bioinformatics, and One Health fit

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Funding route

Minimum CAD 25,000/year for domestic and international PhD students who secure both a graduate faculty advisor and admission; funding combines GTA and GRA.

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International support

International ELP, UHIP, graduate health/dental, and international applicant guidance are published

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Fee waiver

No current official application-fee waiver found

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Official verification

2026-08-04

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Promote; medium-priority conditional shortlist. Advisor must be secured before applying; Fall 2027 tuition/fees/UHIP and exact funding schedule remain TBD; TOEFL new-scale clarification needed. Leads: Neil Bruce, Minglun Gong, Sajid Marhon. πŸ”—

Financial picture

Funding and support

Admitted domestic and international PhD students with secured advisor receive minimum CAD 25,000/year stipend; international doctoral tuition scholarship may add CAD 12,500/year πŸ”—

Tuition coverage

Tuition charged separately; International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship may provide CAD 12,500/year for up to four years

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International support

International ELP, UHIP, graduate health/dental, and international applicant guidance are published

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