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Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (STEM) Dakota State University Dakota State University, USA

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USD 12843

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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76

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Pursue a doctorate in computer science at Dakota State University, the first program of its kind in South Dakota. This degree is designed to cultivate future leaders in technology, research, and education, with a focus on critical areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, machine learning, and data analytics.

This Ph.D. program emphasizes a balance of theoretical foundations and practical research, preparing graduates for careers in academia, applied research within corporate or governmental sectors, and specialized fields including artificial intelligence and cyber operations. Students also have the opportunity to develop expertise in cyber defense, supported by Dakota State University's recognized excellence in cybersecurity education and research, endorsed by government partnerships.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027, Aug 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor or Master's degree in cyber, data privacy, computer science or a technologically-oriented degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    76 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    12843

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    9959 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    CHAMPION SCHOLARSHIPS

      PRESIDENTIAL ELITE MERIT ACHIEVEMENT
    GPA
    unweighted
    ACT = 32+ or
    SAT = 1420+
    ACT = 28-31 or
    SAT = 1300-1410
    ACT = 24-27 or
    SAT = 1160-1290
    ACT = 21-23 or
    SAT = 1060-1150
    3.0-4.0 $16,000 ($4,000/yr) $12,000 ($3,000/yr) $8,000 ($2,000/yr) $4,000 ($1,000/yr)


    * Champion Scholarships are renewable up to 4 years if your cumulative DSU GPA is at least 3.0 and you are continuously full-time enrolled with completion of 30 or more DSU credits in an academic year (fall, spring, and summer), while maintaining full time enrollment. All SAT score totals are based on Math and Critical Reading. Official ACT Superscores reported directly by ACT are accepted. Students must be less than 4 years out of high school.

    New Transfers - $1,500 Per Year

    Complete the Transfer Champion Scholarship application prior to the semester you plan to enroll at dsu.edu/scholarships

    • 24-36 ACT or 1160-1600 SAT and a 3.0 cumulative college unweighted GPA
    • Enrolled full-time with no break in enrollment and successful completion of 12 credits per semester.
    • Have completed less than 4 years of post-secondary education.
    • Less than 4 years out of high school

    OR

    • 3.5 cumulative unweighted college GPA
    • Minimum of 24 earned college credits
    • Enrolled full-time with no break in enrollment and successful completion of 12 credits per semester.
    • Have completed less than 4 years of post-secondary education.
    • Less than 4 years out of high school

    DSU RISING SCHOLARSHIP

    New Freshmen - $2,000 per year | $8,000 for 4 years

    • Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
    • Less than 4 years out of high school
    • ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600
    • 3.0 cumulative high school unweighted GPA
    • Official ACT Superscores reported by ACT are accepted.

    New Transfers - $2,000 per year | up to 8 semesters of enrollment including prior colleges and universities

    • Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
    • 3.25 cumulative college unweighted GPA
    • ACT 30-36 / SAT 1360-1600
    • Enrolled full-time with no break in enrollment and successful completion of 12 credits per semester.
    • Have completed less than 4 years of post-secondary education.

    DSU Rising Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum of a 3.25 unweighted GPA and complete 30 DSU credits per year, and maintain full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree with The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences. Additional initial eligibility and continuing eligibility rules
    found online at dsu.edu/scholarships. Complete scholarship application prior to the semester you plan to enroll.

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