UW–Doctor of Philosophy in Computer SciencesUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison · Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Typically 1–1½ pages; no published word limit.

CV or resume

Required.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unofficial transcript(s)

Official copies typically requested after recommendation for admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate School minimum of 3.00 on the last 60 semester hours, or a master's with cumulative GPA 3.00.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Graduate School minimum. Lower scores may be admissible with program approval and an ESLAT on arrival.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 92 overall; Graduate School minimum. Lower scores may be admissible with program approval and an ESLAT on arrival. Old scale before 21 Jan 2026; new scale on/after that date.
GRE: Optional

Historical admission data is not published.