★ 75
QS World #34
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 46,000 – CAD 62,500/yr
- Founded
- 1908
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
how we rank
★ 75
QS World #34
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yr
- Founded
- 1824
★ 74
QS World #6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- USD 52,500 – USD 71,500/yr
- Founded
- 1885
★ 74
QS World #36
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- HKD 145,000 – HKD 195,000/yr
- Founded
- 1963
★ 74
QS World #38
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 10,000 – EUR 14,000/yr
- Founded
- 2019
★ 73
QS World #47
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- HKD 145,000 – HKD 195,000/yr
- Founded
- 1991
★ 73
QS World #73
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- SEK 145,000 – SEK 195,000/yr
- Founded
- 1827
★ 73
QS World #59
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 3,000 – EUR 4,000/yr
- Founded
- 2018
★ 73
QS World #53
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 12,500 – EUR 17,000/yr
- Founded
- 1632
★ 72
QS World #62
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- HKD 120,000 – HKD 160,000/yr
- Founded
- 1984
★ 72
QS World #23
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- USD 54,500 – USD 73,500/yr
- Founded
- 1701
★ 72
QS World #120
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CHF 900 – CHF 1,000/yr
- Founded
- 1559
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Which are the best universities worldwide for PhD Computer Science?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of British Columbia, University of Manchester, Stanford University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Computer Science cost abroad?▾
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 abroad?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
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