Dr. Philip Fong

Professor

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Biography

Philip Fong is a Professor at the University of Calgary and serves as the Assistant Head for Prospective Graduate Students. He has a strong background in computer science, having earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with Honors in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo in 1993, followed by a Master’s in Mathematics in Computer Science from the same institution in 1995. He completed his Doctorate in Philosophy in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University in 2004. His research interests focus on language-based security, access control, protection technologies, and social computing. Fong is dedicated to advancing the field of computer science through his teaching and research, shaping the next generation of computer scientists.

Research Interests

Language-Based Security Access Control Protection Technologies Social Computing

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.