PhD in Computer Science by Thesis

PhD in Computer Science by Thesis

Postgraduate Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Program Overview

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission into this programme, the student should satisfy the general University od Dar es Salaam minimum requirements for admission into a PhD programme. Additionally, applications should have a master's degree from institutions recognized by Tanzania Commision for Universities (TCU) in:

  1. Either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT Systems Engineering or any other ICT-related programmes 
  2. Electrical Engineering-related Programmes with IT courses.

Registration Process
Detailed information about the registration process and the required supporting documents is available on the main UDSM website under the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies. Open the link https://udsm.ac.tz/directorate-postgraduate-studies

Career Prospects

Students graduating from this programme can work in different capacities as:

  1. Researchers in the field of computer science
  2. Innovators of computer-based solutions 
  3. Tutors in universities and colleges 
  4. Managers of ICT-related projects
  5. Leaders of ICT departments or institutions providing ICT-related services. 

Key Information

Department
Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Level
Postgraduate
Category
Postgraduate

Fee Structure

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the PhD programme, graduates will have the knowledge and skill to propose, design, and conduct different research within the field of computer science and related specialisations.  Similarly, graduates will have the competence to conduct quality research using different methodologies.