Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (PhD)

“Develops the capacity of a graduate to generate substantive insights in Computing through high-quality, original and independent research”

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Computing (PhD) is a research-based post-graduate degree program equivalent to SQLF Level 12. This is offered to candidates who wish to enhance their professional, managerial, administrative, research, and technological capacities to enable specialized professional employment at the highest level. The candidates who pursue this degree program should make a significant and original academic contribution to the computing domain towards developing new knowledge. This research degree aims to develop the capacity of a graduate to generate substantive insights into the domain of computing through collaboration with foreign research scientists and industry.

Course Duration

Full Time: 3 Years (Minimum)/ 7 Years (Maximum)
Part Time: 4 Years (Minimum)/ 8 Years (Maximum)

Medium

English

Entry requirements

As per the approved ByLaws, no person shall be eligible to be admitted to the Degree Programme unless he/she satisfies the minimum requirements specified below:

An MPhil Degree in Computing from a University or an Institution recognized by the UGC;

A Master-by-Research Degree with at least 30 Credits of research work in Computing from a University or an Institution recognized by the UGC;

AND

A pass in the Postgraduate Qualifying Test

AND

A Pass in Proposal Defense.

Scholarships

Research Assistant Positions:

Limited Research Assistant Positions at UCSC will be open to full-time MPhil candidates through a competitive selection process.

Fees and costs

*Description*	*Local Students in Rs.*		*Foreign Students in USD*
*Description*	*Full-Time*	*Part-Time*	*Full-Time*	*Part-Time*
Application Processing Fees
General Computing Competency Test Fee	5,500	5,500	50	50
Application Processing/Proposal Defense	20,000	20,000	100	100
Course Fees
Annual fee (for the minimum duration)	100,000	100,000	1500	1250
Renewal fee (beyond the minimum duration)	50,000	50,000	750	625
Non–Refundable Library Fee	15,000	15,000	–	–
Thesis Processing Fees	160,000	160,000	500	500
Total Course Fee (Minimal Duration)	475,000	575,000	5,000	5,500

How to apply

Check your eligibility by clicking here.
Register here to complete the GCCT (Level 02 or above).
Find a suitable UCSC supervisor with relevant expertise by clicking here.
Create a research proposal following the provided format in collaboration with your potential supervisor.
Download Research Proposal Format
Please submit the following to the Postgraduate Division of the UCSC
1. Duly filled application form
2. Signed declaration by the student
3. Certified and translated copies of Academic Transcript (s)
4. Certified and translated copies of Degree Certificate (s)
5. Certified copy of the National Identity/Passport.
6. Certified and translated copy of Birth Certificate
7. Signed declaration by the Supervisor
8. Two Academic Referee Reports in a sealed Envelope
9. Signed Leave of Absence by the Employer (if applicable)
10. Pay receipt for LKR 20,000/ USD 75 application/proposal defense processing fee (non-refundable)
11. Three recent photographs (Passport size)
12. Official fee sponsorship letter from the Sponsor or Funder (if applicable)

Download the Application

You can download the application from the given link below.

Apply Now

Once you have prepared your application and received consent from a potential supervisor, submit the duly completed application to the post-graduate division. Applications will be entertained only twice in the respective academic year.

Important Dates

Applications will be called for the respective academic year for MPhil/PhD research students twice a year.

Application Deadline	Commencement Month/Year
TBA	January (Next Year)
TBA	June (Respective Year)

Application Processing

The applicant shall pay the application processing fees to the School as specified by the Council on the recommendation of the School. The application will be rejected without any further consideration for failure to submit a duly completed application and requested documents by the application submission deadline specified by the school. Successful applicants will be called for a Proposal Defense.