The Department provides a vibrant and dynamic environment that encourages excellence in research specifically in the areas of Software Systems & Engineering, Multimedia & Communications, Web and Information Systems and Computational Business Intelligence. The PhD program aims at producing graduates who could meet the challenges of emerging international trends in Computer Science. To achieve this objective, we have a team of highly qualified and dedicated faculty members; a cohesive and carefully designed PhD program. A due emphasis has been placed on the applied and industrial aspects of the research. For this purpose, the Department has established a strong liaison with Research & Development organizations and industry.
PhD Computer Science
| Sr. No. | Area | Credit Hours |
| a) | Electives | 18 |
| b) | Thesis | 30 |
| - | Total Credit Hours | 48 |
| Activity | Preferred Time | Maximum Time |
| Course Work | 2 Semesters | 3 Semesters |
| Comprehensive Exam | 3 Semesters | 4 Semesters |
| Synopsis Qualification | 4 Semesters | 6 Semesters |
| Thesis Submission | 6 Semesters | 14 Semesters |
| (1) | At least 3.00/4.00 CGPA in MS Computer Science or equivalent |
| (2) | Candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 60% score or a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General, conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 60%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee. |
| Weightage of Previous Academics | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 30% | 40% | 30% | 100% |
| Sr No | Program Name | Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment Including Admission fee |
1st Installment with 35% PGC Scholarship | 1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship |
1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship |
1st Installment with Gilgit – Baltis tan 30% Scholarship |
Total Credit Hours | Total Fee (incl Admissionfee) |
| 1 | PhD Computer Science | 9,570 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 | 484,360 |
Year-1, Semester 1
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Type |
| 1 | Elective – I | Elective | 03 |
| 2 | Elective – II | Elective | 03 |
| 3 | Elective – III | Elective | 03 |
| - | Total | 09 | - |
Semester 2
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Type |
| 1 | Elective – IV | Elective | 03 |
| 2 | Elective – V | Elective | 03 |
| 3 | Elective – VI | Elective | 03 |
| - | Total | 09 | - |
Year-2, Semester 3
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Type |
| 1 | Thesis I | 06 | Thesis |
| - | Total | 06 | - |
Semester 4
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Type |
| 1 | Thesis II | 06 | Thesis |
| - | Total | 06 | - |
Year-3, Semester 5
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Type |
| 1 | Thesis III | 06 | Thesis |
| - | Total | 06 | - |
Semester 6
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Type |
| 1 | Thesis IV | 12 | Thesis |
| - | Total | 12 | - |
| - | Total Degree Credit Hours | 48 | - |
PhD graduates in Computer Science are equipped for advanced careers in academia, research, and industry. They can pursue positions such as university faculty members, research scientists, R&D leads, data science experts, AI and machine learning specialists, and senior software architects. Their expertise also opens doors to leadership roles in high-tech industries, government research organizations, and think tanks, as well as opportunities to drive innovation through entrepreneurship or postdoctoral research.
A PhD candidate shall be awarded a degree on successful completion of the following requirements:
- 18 Cr. Course Work with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00
- Comprehensive Examination (written and oral)
- 30 Cr. Research Work
- Synopsis Defense
- Dissertation Foreign Reviews
- Publication of at least one research paper in HEC approved journal.
- Dissertation Final Defense
- This is normally a three years program consisting of 6 semesters. The maximum duration to complete the PhD in Computer Science is 7 years.