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PhD Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Computer Science covers AI, graphics, hardware and software systems, programming languages, security and privacy, and theory. Students build broad knowledge of the field plus depth in a research area.

Faculty: School of Computer Science  |  Department: Computer Science Department  |  Duration: About 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

A combination of research and coursework; students are matched with an adviser mainly by shared research interests and start a research project from day one.

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Entry requirements

Admissions requirements vary by programme and are published on the department's programme site; apply via the SCS Graduate Admissions process.

Intake: Fall

Duration: About 5 years

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