The School of Computer Science's curriculum grounds learning in real world applications and issues. Faculty works actively with both undergraduates and graduate students, providing valuable hands-on teaching and research experience. Lecture series and conferences round out the students' educational experience, and provide a variety of forums to expose students to the widest possible spectrum of information.

Carnegie Mellon University helped define and continually redefines the field of computer science. Through its diverse interdisciplinary research activities and breadth of educational programs, the School of Computer Science leads the world in stretching the field by extending into areas beyond the traditional boundaries of computer science. The School is recognized internationally for producing first-rate researchers, academic colleagues, and industry leaders in the computing profession.

The School's Ph.D. programs are among the best in the world. The School of Computer Science offers doctorates in:

Computer Science
Computer Science/Neural Basis of Cognition
Computer Science/Dual Degree Portugal
Robotics
Robotics/Neural Basis of Cognition
M.D./Ph.D. in Robotics
Language and Information Technologies
Language and Information Technologies/Dual Degree Portugal
Human-Computer Interaction
Software Engineering
Machine Learning
Machine Learning/Neural Basis of Cognition
Computation, Organizations and Society

Students may also check out these doctoral tracks:

Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization
Pure and Applied Logic
Interdisciplinary Program (self-defined)

The School of Computer Science offers the following Masters programs, many offered with other units at Carnegie Mellon:

Masters in Entertainment Technology
Masters in Human-Computer Interaction
Masters in Machine Learning
Masters in Language Technologies
Masters in Robotics
Master of Science in Information Technology in Robotics Technology (MSIT/RT)
Masters of Science in Information Technology, Specialization in Very Large Information Systems (MSIT-VLIS)
Masters of Science in Information Technology--Embedded Software Engineering
Masters in Software Engineering
Masters in Software Engineering Management
Master of Information Technology in Ebusiness Technology
Fifth Year Masters Program (CSD)
MBA Track in Technology Leadership (joint SCS/Tepper program)
Masters of Science in Information Technology--IT Service Management (MSIT/ITSM)