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Advance the Frontier of Computing
The Ph.D. in Computer Science at Miami University is a collaborative program offered by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering and the Department of Physics that prepares scholars to tackle society’s most pressing technological challenges—from cybersecurity and quantum technologies to AI-driven healthcare breakthroughs. This research-intensive program offers the time, mentorship, and scholarly depth needed to pursue transformative, high-impact work across emerging and interdisciplinary fields.
Curriculum and Concentrations
The Ph.D. in Computer Science at Miami University is a research-intensive, 90-hour program designed to be completed in five years of full-time study. Each student’s journey includes a combination of advanced coursework, regular research seminars, and a dissertation that demonstrates meaningful societal impact. Students will benefit from faculty expertise in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing, as well as the Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Science.
Ph.D. in Computer Science students can specialize in a focus area of their choice, such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, or Applied Physics.
Example Courses:
- CSE 533 Deep Learning
- CSE 543 High Performance Computing and Parallel Programming
- QTM 562 Advanced Quantum Computing Applications
- CSE 544 Applied Cryptography
- CSE 588 Image Processing and Computer Vision
- PSY 691 Modern Quantum Physics
Quick Facts
- 4-5 Years Expected Program Duration (full-time)
- Curriculum: Minimum 60 hours (with M.S.), or 90 hours (with B.S.) with a minimum of 18 hours of coursework and 10 hours of seminar; no written qualifying exam is required.
- Application Deadlines:
- Feb. 1 for Fall semester
- Students must write and successfully defend a dissertation in their research area as part of their degree requirements.
Facts and Stats
Admission Requirements
- Admission requires either a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 GPA U.S. Scale) (or equivalent), or a master’s degree, with a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 GPA U.S. Scale) (or equivalent), in computer science, physics, or a closely-related field.
- The Graduate Record Exam is recommended, but not required.
- Prior coursework must include college-level Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Linear Algebra, Discrete Math, Statistics, Computer Programming (e.g., C++, Python, Java), Data Structures and Algorithms. The courses in Data Structures and Algorithms must be equivalent to Miami’s currently offered CSE 274 and CSE 374 courses that are required for admission to the Masters of Science in Computer Science program. Discipline-specific courses appropriate to the Ph.D. focus are also required.
- Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum score of 80 for TOEFL, 6.5 for IELTS, 54 for PTE, or 110 for Duolingo.
- These requirements are consistent with the admission requirements for other Ph.D. programs at Miami University.
- Financial Aid: Limited graduate assistantships are available. Apply early for full consideration.
Through this Ph.D. program, we are empowering students to shape the future of technology in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and applied physics.
Beena Sukumaran, Ph.D.
Additional Opportunities
Teacher-Scholar Model
Ph.D. students in Computer Science complete a Teaching Development course that blends research-based pedagogy with AI tools for grading, feedback, and adaptive learning—while exploring innovative, evidence-based approaches to teaching computer science.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
A co-curricular experience, supported by Miami’s top-ranked entrepreneurship program, empowers Ph.D. students to drive innovation, translate research into real-world impact, and lead in emerging technology fields.
Computing Resources
The program is strengthened by a Cleveland Clinic partnership in quantum computing, a $494K NSF-funded Talon GPU cluster, and access to the Ohio Supercomputer Center—offering Ph.D. students robust computing power and opportunities for advanced research.
Improving the Future of Global Society
The overarching objective of the Ph.D. in Computer Science program is to equip and empower students to use their knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion to improve the future of our global society. For this reason, all Ph.D. dissertations in Computer Science will be required to demonstrate broader impact in serving a societal need.
Admission and Funding
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Learn what it means to be a graduate student at Miami University, where students prepare to go anywhere and be anything. We are here to guide you every step of the way as you prepare for admission, enrollment, and future success.
Contact Us
Marnie M. Saunders, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Research, and Innovation
College of Engineering and Computing
Dean’s Suite
Benton Hall 205B
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-0792
[email protected]