Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics and Computing
About This Programme
A research doctorate across computing, informatics and AI.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
15 credit hours - 9 CH core plus 6 CH specialization electives
- CSPG701 Advanced Design and Analysis of Algorithms3 credits
- GENG701 PhD Research Seminar1 credit
- GENG702 Research Methods2 credits
- CSBP711 Advanced Artificial Intelligence3 credits
Select two specialization electives (6 CH).
- STAT710 Advanced Statistical Models3 credits
- ITPG708 Foundations of Computational Science and Informatics3 credits
- ITPG720 Numerical Optimization Methods3 credits
- ITPG760 Special Topics in Informatics and Computing3 credits
- ISEC755 Advanced Systems and Data Security3 credits
- CSPG730 Data Mining for Advanced Analytics3 credits
- CSPG731 Distributed and Parallel Computing3 credits
- CSPG751 Software Engineering3 credits
- CENG709 Modeling, Simulation and Performance Evaluation3 credits
- CENG742 Advanced Computer Architecture3 credits
- CENG750 Advanced Design and Analysis of Networks3 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
ITPG850 Comprehensive Exam and Research Proposal (0 CH)
Dissertation Research
ITPG901 Dissertation Research (39 CH). Research areas: High Performance and Parallel Computing; Big Data and Cloud Computing; Internet of Things; Design and Analysis of Next-generation Networks; Bio/Health Informatics; Cyber and Information Security
Dissertation Defense
ITPG910 Dissertation Defense (0 CH)
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in software, cybersecurity, data and IT across government, technology and industry, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Computer Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.