Doctor of philosophy in Computer Science

Admission Requirements:

The applicants applying for enrollment to study a doctor of philosophy in Computer Science

• It is required that anyone applying for admission to the doctor of philosophy in Computer Science must have a master’s degree in one of the computer science specializations from Egyptian universities accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities or its equivalent.
• Applicants for the Doctor of philosophy in Computer Science are required to successfully pass the tests determined by the University Council in the English language or other tests for admission to the Faculty of Computer Science. The Faculty Council may exempt the student from the English language test if he passes the English language exam (TOEFL) with a score of at least 500 or (IELTS) with a score of at least 6 or their equivalent.

General Regulations:

• Study for the doctor of philosophy in Computer Science is based on the credit hours’ system, provided that the student successfully passes (42) credit hours, including elective courses, and a scientific thesis, over a period of (6) regular semesters at a minimum from the date of registration.
• The Faculty Council can offer one or more courses in the hybrid education mode depending on the nature of the academic courses, so that the study in the course will be 50% face-to-face and 50% in the distance education system or any other percentage, provided that this is presented.
• The minimum number of credit hours registered in the regular semester (Fall and Spring) is (6) credit hours. The minimum may be exceeded if the number of hours remaining for the student’s graduation is less than (6) credit hours.
• The maximum number of registered hours in the regular semester (Fall and Spring) is (9) credit hours, and (6) credit hours in the summer semester.
• The maximum limit for obtaining a doctor of philosophy in Computer Science is the successful completion of the study (including the preparation of the scientific thesis) within (10) semesters from the date of enrollment.
• Passing grade for all courses is B- (70%).
• Attendance of 75% of classes is required for entering the final exam.
• If a student fails a course, they must retake the course and exam in the following semester in which the course is offered, up to a maximum of three consecutive attempts; otherwise, their enrollment at the university will be cancelled. If the student retakes the course and passes, they will receive a new grade, with a maximum of (B-).
• Students can repeat failed courses (less than 70%) with the last grade considered and capped at (B-).
• The student must have published at least two research papers in journals indexed in Scopus or Science of Web at least, and ranked at least Q2 in their field of specialization, before holding the final seminar.

Fees and categories eligible for different discount rates

• 168,000 LE
• (84,000 LE) 50% discount for Teaching Assistants working at MIU
• (134,400 LE) 20% discount for MIU Alumni
• (142,800 LE) 15% discount for Teaching Assistants not working at MIU
• (151,200 LE)10% discount for MIU Employees who meet the admission requirements

In addition to 5,000 EGP administrative fees to be paid by the beginning of the first year.

Recommended Three Years Plan for Ph.D. Degree

Semester I (First Semester)

Semester II (Second Semester)

Semester III & Semester IV & Semester III & Semester VI (Third & Fourth & Fifth & Six Semesters)

List of Technical Elective Ph.D. Courses

Any queries about the application process should be addressed to the Postgraduate Admissions & Registration Department at [email protected]