Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Informatics and Computing

Northern Arizona University

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. Essay/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement, Expertise in key foundational areas in informatics, including core topics such as programming, data structures, software development methods, and statistics, as well as areas that support specific emphases, such as biology, ecology, and cyber systems. Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), Resume or Curriculum Vitae. See the application for details.Applicants must have earned a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.