Ph.D. Programs

For those students looking to build a career in computing research, the School of Interactive Computing offers a range of Ph.D. programs that allow students to work side-by-side with some of the most brilliant researchers and computer scientists in the world. For those looking to join the ranks of academia, we regularly place our doctorate graduates in tenure-track positions in top programs. The School maintains strong research relationships with companies from Fortune 500 companies to the latest startups that allow graduates to continue their research in jobs at some of the world’s hottest private sector employers.

If you’re ready to join the ranks of the world’s top computer scientists, we’ve got a Ph.D. program that’s ready to challenge you.

Ph.D. IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

As a research-oriented degree, the Ph.D. in Computer Science prepares exceptional students for careers at the cutting edge of academia, industry and government. 

Ph.D. IN HUMAN-CENTERED COMPUTING

A program devoted to the interdisciplinary science of designing computational artifacts that better support human endeavors.

Ph.D. IN ROBOTICS

Educating a new generation of robotics researchers and preparing them to be impactful contributors upon entering the high-tech workforce.

Ph.D. IN MACHINE LEARNING

Machine learning builds and learns from both algorithm and theory to understand the world around us and create the tools we need and want.