Doctorate

Application | Instructions | Final Checklist | FAQ

The School of Computer Science (SCS) offers doctoral programs in:

• Computer Science
• Computer Science / Neural Basis of Cognition (also see CNBC web site)
• Computer Science/Dual Degree Portugal
• Robotics
• Robotics/Neural Basis of Cognition (also see CNBC web site)
• M.D./Ph.D. in Robotics
• Language and Information Technologies
• Language and Information Technologies/Dual Degree Portugal
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Software Engineering
• Software Engineering/Dual Degree Portugal
• Machine Learning
• Machine Learning/Neural Basis of Cognition
• Joint PhD in Machine Learning & Public Policy
• Joint PhD in Statistics & Machine Learning
• Computation, Organizations and Society
• Computational Biology

Students may also check out these doctoral tracks:

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

To apply to any of the SCS programs please see our Prospective Students Page.

Applications and all supporting documents, including letters of recommendation, for the Doctoral Programs in the School of Computer Science and for the Masters Programs in Computer Science, Robotics, and Language and Technologies must be received by the final deadline of December 16.  You may submit your application by December 2 to avoid higher application fees.

Advice on Applying to Ph.D. Programs in Computer Science (pdf)
This document, by Professor Mor Harchol-Balter, is intended for people applying to Ph.D. programs in computer science or related areas.
Topics Covered:
Do I really want a Ph.D.? What does a Ph.D. entail?
The Application Process
Fellowship Information
Choosing the right Ph.D.program for you
Current 2002 Rankings of CS Ph.D.programs in the U.S.

Advice to a Beginning Graduate Student, by Professor Manuel Blum
Topics Covered:
Reading, Studying, Thinking
Starting Off on the PhD,
Deep in the Middle of the PhD,
Writing it all up.
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