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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.
To apply to any of our programs, please see our Admissions
page.
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| The doctoral programs differ from each
other by their set of course requirements, though there is some overlap
of courses between programs. Common to all its Ph.D. programs is a
priority on research, and attention to improve teaching, speaking,
and writing skills.
From their first day in their Ph.D. programs, students work closely
with a research advisor. They begin projects of their own or as
part of a team. In probing the unexplored, discovering the unknown,
and creating new knowledge students experience the thrill of doing
research.Students and advisors are matched based primarily on mutual
research interests, subject to funding and faculty availability.
The school offers all Ph.D. students full financial support while
they are in good academic standing in their respective program.
This loose coupling between advising and funding gives students
flexibility in choosing their advisors and is a unique aspect to
SCS's doctoral programs.
The SCS research environment is distinctive in other ways too.
Advisors and students work as peers, underscoring the School's approach
to students as individuals. Doctoral programs are flexible to harmonize
with a student's personal background, strengths, and weaknesses.
Students often work with more than one faculty member and with many
other students during their career here. Hand-in-hand with a collaborative
research environment is an interdisciplinary mindset that allows
diverse research centers and institutes to thrive within the School.
Another unique research attitude within SCS is that building systems
is considered a "first-class" activity. The phrase "first-class"
signifies our belief that design, implementation, debugging and
evaluation are activities worthy of the finest minds and intellects,
and that the effort involved in building realistic systems is rewarded
by the insights gained and the impact achieved. Together, the research
environment and doctoral programs provide an educational experience
from which students emerge amply prepared to take on new challenges.
CMU has the best computer science PhD
program in the country along with MIT , Stanford and
the University of California at Berkeley, according to U.S.News
& World Report's latest analysis of "America's Best Graduate
Schools" (www.usnews.com).
The top programs received 4.9 out of a possible 5 point score
as rated by deans and department heads of computer science
programs all over the country.
Check out our list of Doctoral Programs.
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Computing technology plays a large and increasing role in most
areas of endeavor. Exploiting that power requires not only proficiency
in the concepts and skills of computer science, but also competence
in the area of application. Thus, in addition to our doctoral programs,
the School of Computer Science offers a plethora of masters programs
many jointly offered with other units at Carnegie Mellon.
Check out our list of Masters Programs.
To apply to any of our programs, please see
our Admissions
page.
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