PhD in Computer Science
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PhD in Computer Science
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Harvard University
Overview

This course is offered by School of Engineering and Applied Sciences department of the university. Harvard University offers a 5 years long PhD in Computer Science course. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 57328.0. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to Harvard University PhD in Computer Science are IELTS and TOEFL.

Duration	5 years
Tuition & Fees	₹50.87 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	Doctorate Degree

PhD in Computer Science

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PhD in Computer Science
at
Harvard University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 50,86,714

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 25ᵗʰ September 2025

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PhD in Computer Science
at
Harvard University
Entry Requirements

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Students with bachelor's degrees in the natural or quantitative sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering are invited to apply

While there is no perfect set of criteria for admission, University especially look for candidates who:

Must have excellent grades, e.g., in the range of A to A- in their undergraduate

Must have solid preparation in coursework (e.g., a strong plan of study)

Research experience a plus

Admission from individuals who have or will have by the time of matriculation a BA, BS, or equivalent undergraduate degree (for prospective international students, a three- or four-year undergraduate degree from an institution of recognized standing) is also welcome
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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IELTS

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PhD in Computer Science
at
Harvard University
Rankings

University Ranking

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#5	World University QS, 2026
#1	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2025
#1	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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100% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Life of a Harvard student in the US.

Tips: Harvard's rigour demands self-discipline and expects intense course work but unparalleled resources to navigate the same, be it world-class libraries, faculty, grants, alumni network, peer group, etc. The culture thrives on collaboration, and you will meet some of the most brilliant minds in the world, which is highly inspirational. I availed a generous scholarship from Harvard, which covered 80% of my tuition and made this dream possible for me. Overall, this was an incredible learning experience, and I would highly recommend it.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Harvard's faculty brings in unparalleled expertise, accessibility and mentorship. Professors blend cutting edge research with practical and interactive teaching, ranging from case studies to internships to discussions. The departments also bring in global faculty which enriches classroom discussions and projects.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): While the US offers strong career opportunities and great mentorship, currently, the country is going through several changes in its immigration rules and that could lead to some uncertainty with settlement options. My chances of settlement rely heavily on an employers sponsoring my H1-b visa and that is always uncertain as its a lottery process so the volatility makes it hard to be certain.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85000

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PhD in Computer Science
at
Harvard University
Highlights

In the Computer Science program, students will learn both the fundamentals of computation and computation’s interaction with the world
Students work will involve a wide range of areas including theoretical computer science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, economics and computer science, privacy and security, data-management systems, intelligent interfaces, operating systems, computer graphics, computational linguistics, robotics, networks, architectures, program languages, and visualization
Students will be also involved with researchers in several interdisciplinary initiatives across the University, such as the Center for Research on Computation and Society, the Data Science Initiative, and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society