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Computer Science – (Ph.D.)
Reykjavik University
School of Computer Science| Application Deadline: | May 1st for admission to Fall Semester; October 15th for admission to Spring Semester | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,350 - ≈ € 9,990 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Reykjavik / Iceland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | January, August |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The Ph.D. programme at the School of Computer Science is designed to be both flexible and diverse. It is divided into three phases.
* In the first phase, students must ensure a broad background in Computer Science as a whole, and in their research area in particular (see breadth requirements here below).
* In the next phase, students must prepare and defend a proposal for a research plan (thesis proposal defense), that will create the new knowledge and extend the state-of-the-art in that area. This is typically done within one year of entry.
* The last phase then consists of following that research plan, and writing and defending the Ph.D. thesis.
Students in the programme are expected to take part in knowledge dissemination activities by engaging in e.g. teaching, seminars and by publishing.
The programme is structured such that it (typically) takes 3-4 years to finish. Students must finish 180 ECTS to graduate. Students are expected to spend half to one year abroad working on their research at one of our many collaborating universities and research institutions
Contents
The program is structured such that it (typically) takes 3-4 years to finish. It consists of:
* Writing a thesis proposal (typically within one year of entry).
* Conducting independent research that extends on the current state-of-the-art knowledge.
* Knowledge dissemination activities (e.g. teaching, seminars, publishing).
* Writing of a Ph.D. thesis.
* A successful thesis defense.
Students entering with insufficient background to meet our CS breadth requirements may be additionally required to take courses.
Students are expected to spend half to one year abroad working on their research at one of our many collaborating universities and research institutions.
Regulations and Guidelines
The Graduate Study Council at the School of Computer Science oversees the Ph.D. program, within the framework of higher education set by The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.
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Requirements
The School of Computer welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Applicants should at minimum have completed an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, or a related area, before entering the program. In the M.Sc. program, the applicant must have demonstrated strong potential for further graduate studies.
Applications may be submitted at any time, although the School of Computer Science may post an advertisement for Ph.D. positions with a specific application deadline.
Application process
Applicants must go through 3 steps to apply for the Ph.D. program at the School of Computer Science:
* Obtain secure funding
* Submit an electronic application
* Submit accompanying documentation
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
International Accreditations
* Association of MBAs for the RU MBA program.
* EPAS for the following RU School of Business program: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Since 2005 the following audits and accreditation processes have been conducted by the Icelandic Ministry of Education:
* The Icelandic National Audit Office 2005 – Business, Computer Science and Law
* Accreditation in Science and Engineering 2006-2007
* Accreditation in Social Science 2007
* School of Computer Science – Accreditation for PhD-studies 2008
* School of Business– Accreditation for psychology 2009
* School of Law– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
* School of Business– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
* School of Science and Engineering– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
The School of Business is also a part of several international academic networks, e.g., a network of first-rank Nordic business schools (NOREK), an International University Consortium on Executive Education (UNICON), CEEMAN (an international management development association), and EFMD.
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