Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 24 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before December 2026 (National, estimated deadline); Apply before October 2026 (International, estimated deadline)
Overview
Students are closely integrated in strategically significant applied research projects and make original contributions to the field in topics like machine learning in medical image analysis, robotics, biometrics, data analytics, and much more.
The Computer Science programme from Pace University is the first of its kind in the Hudson Valley, and is built on a tradition of rigorous research and faculty expertise.
Career
Careers in computing remain in very high demand and offer not only the comforts of a high-paying job, but also the intellectual challenges of a creative and productive profession. Graduates of the PhD in Computer Science typically go on to careers in academia, but there are countless industry positions available for experts in their fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Algorithms, Quantum Computing
- Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
- Research Seminars
- Big Data Analytics
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
- Advanced Algorithms
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 78
- PTE Academic: 52
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why you would like to pursue the programme of graduate study you have chosen. Additional information regarding your academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included in the supplement.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 51,481 AUD / year (≈ 36,740 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 51,481 AUD / year (≈ 36,740 USD / year)
- Domestic: 51,481 AUD / year (≈ 36,740 USD / year)
Total cost of programme: $73,480