PhD in Computer Science
The PhD in Computer Science program provides students with the advanced coursework and groundbreaking research opportunities they need to contribute at the forefront of the world’s fastest-growing fields. Forging knowledge in 15 core areas like artificial intelligence, data science, programming languages, and human-centered computing, you’ll gain significant expertise in conducting and presenting the results of your research. Ultimately, you’ll produce and defend original work that contributes to critical discourse in your chosen area.
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Khoury College doctorate students gain deep knowledge and invaluable experience—preparing you for a research career in academia or industry.
Khoury Computer Science PhD graduates have found prestigious positions across industry and academia.
Tenure-track faculty:
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Indiana University
- University of Maryland
- University College London
- NC State University
- UMass Boston
- City University of Hong Kong
Postdoc research scientists:
- University of Paris
- Virginia Tech
- Microsoft Research
- GE Global Research
Senior software engineers and industry leaders:
Students graduating with a PhD in Computer Science will:
- Gain a broad understanding of computer science fundamentals, spanning a substantial portion of the following core areas: artificial intelligence and data science, human-centered computing, software, systems, and theory
- Gain significant expertise in at least one research area in computer science
- Produce and defend original research in an area of computer science
- Be able to communicate research results effectively in both oral and written forms
Our flagship campus in Boston is just minutes away from esteemed universities, exciting start-ups, and leaders in tech, finance, health care, and more.
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