★ 81
QS World #3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 29,500 – GBP 40,000/yr
- Founded
- 1096
93 Best Computer Science PhD Universities Worldwide
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
93 universities · ranked best first
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★ 81
QS World #5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 29,000 – GBP 39,000/yr
- Founded
- 1209
3
MI
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Private University
★ 80
QS World #1
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- USD 51,000 – USD 69,000/yr
- Founded
- 1861
★ 80
QS World #2
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 31,500 – GBP 42,500/yr
- Founded
- 1907
★ 79
QS World #13
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr
- Founded
- 1853
★ 79
QS World #4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yr
- Founded
- 1636
★ 79
QS World #27
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 25,500 – GBP 34,500/yr
- Founded
- 1583
★ 78
QS World #7
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500/yr
- Founded
- 1855
9
AN
Australian National University
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Public University
★ 78
QS World #30
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 40,000 – AUD 54,000/yr
- Founded
- 1946
★ 78
QS World #17
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- HKD 150,000 – HKD 205,000/yr
- Founded
- 1911
★ 78
QS World #18
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 42,500 – AUD 57,500/yr
- Founded
- 1850
★ 78
QS World #19
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr
- Founded
- 1949
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Which are the best universities in Canada for PhD Computer Science?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Computer Science cost in Canada?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Computer Science in Canada?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Computer Science at PhD level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Computer Science at PhD level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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