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Doctoral Programs in Computational Science and Engineering
Application & admission information.
The Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE) offers two doctoral programs in computational science and engineering (CSE) – one leading to a standalone PhD degree in CSE offered entirely by CCSE ( CSE PhD ) and the other leading to an interdisciplinary PhD degree offered jointly with participating departments in the School of Engineering and the School of Science ( Dept-CSE PhD ).
While both programs enable students to specialize at the doctoral level in a computation-related field via focused coursework and a thesis, they differ in essential ways. The standalone CSE PhD program is intended for students who plan to pursue research in cross-cutting methodological aspects of computational science. The resulting doctoral degree in Computational Science and Engineering is awarded by CCSE via the the Schwarzman College of Computing. In contrast, the interdisciplinary Dept-CSE PhD program is intended for students who are interested in computation in the context of a specific engineering or science discipline. For this reason, this degree is offered jointly with participating departments across the Institute; the interdisciplinary degree is awarded in a specially crafted thesis field that recognizes the student’s specialization in computation within the chosen engineering or science discipline.
Applicants to the standalone CSE PhD program are expected to have an undergraduate degree in CSE, applied mathematics, or another field that prepares them for an advanced degree in CSE. Applicants to the Dept-CSE PhD program should have an undergraduate degree in a related core disciplinary area as well as a strong foundation in applied mathematics, physics, or related fields. When completing the MIT CSE graduate application , students are expected to declare which of the two programs they are interested in. Admissions decisions will take into account these declared interests, along with each applicant’s academic background, preparation, and fit to the program they have selected. All applicants are asked to specify MIT CCSE-affiliated faculty that best match their research interests; applicants to the Dept-CSE PhD program also select the home department(s) that best match. At the discretion of the admissions committee, Dept-CSE PhD applications might also be shared with a home department beyond those designated in the application. CSE PhD admissions decisions are at the sole discretion of CCSE; Dept-CSE PhD admission decisions are conducted jointly between CCSE and the home departments.
Please note: These are both doctoral programs in Computational Science and Engineering; applicants interested in Computer Science must apply to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science .
Important Dates
September 15: Application Opens November 15: Deadline for OGE fee waiver applications December 1: Deadline to apply for admission* December – March: Application review period January – March: Decisions released on rolling basis
*All supplemental materials (e.g., transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation) must also be received by December 1. Application review begins on that date, and incomplete applications may not be reviewed. Please be sure that your recommenders are aware of this hard deadline, as we do not make exceptions. We also do not allow students to upload/submit material beyond what is required, such as degree certificates, extra recommendations, publications, etc.
Application
A complete electronic CSE application includes the following:
- Three letters of recommendation ;
- Students admitted to the program will be required to supply official transcripts. Discrepancies between unofficial and official transcripts may result in the revocation of the admission offer.
- Standalone CSE PhD Statement Prompt: Please explain why you are a good candidate for the MIT PhD program in computational science and engineering (CSE). Describe why you wish to attend this program, what you would like to study, and any research experience you have. If your interests primarily involve machine learning, data science, or operations research, please explain why the CSE PhD program (rather than another MIT program focused specifically on one of those areas) is the right choice for you. Describe one or more accomplishments of which you are particularly proud, and that suggest you will succeed in your chosen area of research.
- Dept-CSE PhD Statement Prompt: (please note: joint program applicants will also need to respond to department-specific prompts) Please explain why you are a good candidate for the interdisciplinary PhD in computational science and engineering (CSE). Explain the motivation for your choice of home department or departments, what you would like to study, and any research experience you have. Describe one or more accomplishments of which you are particularly proud, and that suggest you will succeed in your chosen area of research.
- Official GRE General Test score report , sent to MIT by ETS via institute code 3514 GRE REQUIREMENT WAIVED FOR FALL 2025 ;
- Official IELTS score report sent to MIT by IELTS† (international applicants from non-English speaking countries only; see below for more information)
- Resume or CV , uploaded in PDF format;
- MIT graduate application fee of $90‡.
‡Application Fee
The MIT graduate application fee of $90.00 is a mandatory requirement set by the Institute payable by credit card. Please visit the MIT Graduate Admission Application Fee Waiver page for information about fee waiver eligibility and instructions. Please note that all OGE fee waiver applications must be submitted on or before November 15.
Please note: CCSE does not issue fee waivers; email requests for fee waivers sent to [email protected] will not receive a response.
Admissions Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
► Current MIT CSE SM Students: Please see the page for Current MIT Graduate Students .
GRE Requirement
GRE REQUIREMENT WAIVED FOR FALL 2025 All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Aptitude Test. The MIT code for submitting GRE score reports is 3514 (you do not need to list a department code). GRE scores must current; ETS considers scores valid for five years after the testing year in which you tested.
†English Language Proficiency Requirement
The CSE PhD program requires international applicants from non-English speaking countries to take the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS exam measures one’s ability to communicate in English in four major skill areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. A minimum IELTS score of 7 is required for admission. For more information about the IELTS, and to find out where and how to take the exam, please visit the IELTS web site .
While we will also accept the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we strongly prefer the IELTS. The minimum TOEFL iBT score is 100.
This requirement is waived for those who can demonstrate that one or more of the following are true:
- English is/was the language of instruction in your four-year undergraduate program,
- English is the language of your employer/workplace for at least the last four years,
- English was your language of instruction in both primary and secondary schools.
Degree Requirements for Admission
To be admitted as a regular graduate student, an applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s degree is awarded before they enroll at MIT.
Applicants without an SM degree may apply to the CSE PhD program, however, the Departments of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Mechanical Engineering nominally require the completion of an SM degree before a student is considered a doctoral candidate. As a result, applicants to those departments holding only a bachelor’s degree are asked in the application to indicate whether they prefer to complete the CSE SM program or an SM through the home department.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. To read MIT’s most up-to-date nondiscrimination policy, please visit the Reference Publication Office’s nondiscrimination statement page .
Additional Information
For more details, as well as answers to most commonly asked questions regarding the admissions process to individual participating Dept-CSE PhD departments including details on financial support, applicants are referred to the website of the participating department of interest.
College of Arts & Sciences
Apply for Fully-Funded Ph.D. Positions in Computer Science starting in Fall 2024
The Department of Computer Science at Georgetown University is seeking applications for several fully-funded Ph.D. positions in the following broad areas, starting in Fall 2024:
- Security, Privacy and Cryptography
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Information Retrieval
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Systems, Networking, and Architecture
Students with interdisciplinary research interests may add a concentration in Cognitive Science in combination with one of the above research areas.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in computer science, computer engineering, information science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Candidates with strong programming skills are especially encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with strong mathematics and/or statistics backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
About Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Founded in 1789. Georgetown University is a prestigious university ranked #22 in the 2024 U.S. News Best National Universities.
Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA)
Georgetown University provides educational opportunities without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, age, color, disability, family responsibilities, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran’s status or any other factor prohibited by law in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries regarding Georgetown University’s non-discrimination policy may be addressed to Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action, 37th and O Sts., N.W., Suite M36, Darnall Hall, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057.
How to Apply
- December 15, 2023 (preferred deadline)
- January 15, 2024 (final deadline)
- How to apply to Georgetown: https://grad.georgetown.edu/admissions/application-procedures/
- Information for international applicants: https://grad.georgetown.edu/admissions/admissions-faq/#international-applicant-questions
- Where to submit application: Application Website
- GRE is not required and will not be used for admission decisions.
- If the application fee presents a financial hardship for you, contact [email protected] to request an application fee waiver (a limited amount of fee waivers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis).
More Information
- Overview of Georgetown’s CS Ph.D. program (including course and degree requirements): https://cs.georgetown.edu/academics/phd/
- Link to the research labs: https://cs.georgetown.edu/computer-science-research/
Research-related questions: email faculty directly
General Inquiries about Ph.D. Admission: [email protected]
Admissions Information
Thank you for your interest in our CS@CU programs! Please be sure to read through our pages, and complete keyword searches to help you gather information and make the most informed decision possible regarding the next step in your educational career.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Undergraduates wanting to major in computer science first apply through one of four undergraduate schools:
- Columbia College
- Barnard College
- School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
- School of General Studies
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications received and considered complete by the priority deadlines will be reviewed first. We recommend you submit your application a couple of weeks before the priority deadline to ensure that all materials, including recommendation letters, are received in time for priority review.
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| CS@CU MS Bridge Program | February 15th
* This is NOT a CS MS; it is a degree earned en route to the PhD. CS MS applicants need to follow the Master of Science Deadlines. MS PROGRAMSThe Master of Science (MS) program is intended for those who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding of computer science. Columbia University and the New York City environment provide excellent career opportunities in multiple industries. The program provides a unique opportunity to develop leading-edge in-depth knowledge of specific computer science disciplines. MS applicants whose primary interests include software engineering, theory, AI, machine learning, vision/graphics, natural language processing, or other core CS areas should apply to the Computer Science MS Program . MS applicants whose primary interests include computer architecture, parallel systems, embedded systems, or digital/VLSI design should apply to the Computer Engineering MS Program . MS Application Priority DeadlinesApplications will be accepted after priority deadlines; however, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible after we open the application.
Track OptionsStill have questions? View our CS MS Application FAQs DUAL MS IN JOURNALISM AND COMPUTER SCIENCEAdmitted students will enroll for a total of five semesters — approximately three in The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and two in the Journalism School. In addition to taking classes already offered at the Journalism and Engineering schools, students will attend a seminar and workshop designed specifically for the dual degree program. The seminar will teach students about the impact of digital techniques on journalism; the emerging role of citizens in the news process; the influence of social media; and the changing business models that will support news gathering. In the workshop, students will use a hands-on approach to delve deeply into information design, focusing on how to build a site, section, or application from concept to development, ensuring the editorial goals are kept uppermost in mind. Want to learn more? Visit the program website ! PHD PROGRAMA small number of highly qualified students are admitted each year to the PhD Program in Computer Science. Admission is very competitive, based primarily on research-oriented reference letters, academic grades, and overall experience and record. Applicants need not already hold a master’s degree; bachelor’s degree-level applicants are also encouraged to apply. Most admitted students receive full financial support through Graduate Research Assistantships, which consist of a monthly stipend plus full tuition exemption (continuation of support is, of course, contingent upon the student’s satisfactory progress in the PhD Program and availability of funding). In addition, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science awards a small number of prestigious “Presidential Distinguished Fellowships.” These fellowships provide full financial support to their recipients. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek external funding, such as government and industry fellowships. Also, Columbia rents low-cost subsidized apartments near campus for both single students and students with families. All PhD students are expected to participate in departmental and laboratory activity full-time on-campus throughout the program, except possibly for summer internships elsewhere. Therefore, the department does not normally consider admission of part-time students. Also, note that it is not possible to participate in the PhD Program through the Columbia Video Network . HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY TO THE PHD PROGRAMAll applications to our PhD Program must be made electronically . The online application system is available on the SEAS Admissions website . The deadlines for the submission of your fully completed application are:
You can still apply after these deadlines. However, be aware that applications are usually reviewed soon after the deadline, so late applications may not be processed as quickly or have the best chance of getting funding from our department. HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATIONThe SEAS Admissions website contains detailed information about all aspects of the application process. You are also encouraged to investigate the research conducted in the Department of Computer Science prior to application. In particular, think about which faculty members share your research interests and also look at the research group homepages . Feel free to contact potential faculty advisors by email to request information about their recent research and publications and to ask about opportunities in their research groups or labs. Finally, become familiar with our PhD degree requirements . If you are interested in learning more about a day in the life of our PhD students, check out the Demystifying the Dissertation: PhD Research Discussions seminar series, which highlights several Computer Science PhD students. In their videos, these students discuss their experiences and research projects. COMPUTER SCIENCE PhD PRE-SUBMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW (PAR) PROGRAMThe PhD PAR program offers a one-time review of an applicant’s Personal Statement and CV. The review is done by a current computer science PhD student. For more information, please visit PhD Pre-Submission Application Review Program . We receive an enormous volume of emails with application-related questions, so read the FAQ page carefully before sending us an email . Questions about particular research groups or individual faculty members should be directed to the appropriate faculty members by email.
Updated 11/06/2023Find open faculty positions here . Computer Science at Columbia UniversityUpcoming events, prospective bridge student information session. Tuesday 2:00 pm Coffee and QuestionsWednesday 2:00 pm CS Advising, CS@CU OLMo: Accelerating the Science of Language ModelingDistinguished Lecture Series Wednesday 11:40 am CSB 451 CS Auditorium Hanna Hajishirzi, University of Washington Product Engineering Career Fair | Social Networking HourThursday 1:00 pm Faculty House , CS Careers In the NewsPress mentions, dean boyce's statement on amicus brief filed by president bollinger. President Bollinger announced that Columbia University along with many other academic institutions (sixteen, including all Ivy League universities) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York challenging the Executive Order regarding immigrants from seven designated countries and refugees. Among other things, the brief asserts that “safety and security concerns can be addressed in a manner that is consistent with the values America has always stood for, including the free flow of ideas and people across borders and the welcoming of immigrants to our universities.” This recent action provides a moment for us to collectively reflect on our community within Columbia Engineering and the importance of our commitment to maintaining an open and welcoming community for all students, faculty, researchers and administrative staff. As a School of Engineering and Applied Science, we are fortunate to attract students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, from across the country, and from around the world. It is a great benefit to be able to gather engineers and scientists of so many different perspectives and talents – all with a commitment to learning, a focus on pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery, and with a passion for translating our work to impact humanity. I am proud of our community, and wish to take this opportunity to reinforce our collective commitment to maintaining an open and collegial environment. We are fortunate to have the privilege to learn from one another, and to study, work, and live together in such a dynamic and vibrant place as Columbia. Mary C. Boyce Dean of Engineering Morris A. and Alma Schapiro Professor  {{title}} {{fullname}}Courses This Semester
 Doctoral AdmissionsStudents applying to the Ph.D. program in Computer Science or interdisciplinary degrees the Computer Science Department co-manages must apply online. Apply to the Ph.D. in CS & Interdisciplinary DegreesThe Ph.D. in CS program uses the School of Computer Science Online Application system. You must apply through this application portal. The Computer Science Department does not require an applicant have a master's degree to apply to for admission to the Ph.D. program. To apply to an Interdisciplinary degree program you need to apply via the online application for the Ph.D. in CS and select the interdisciplinary program ( ACO , CNBC, PAL) in the appropriate section of the online application . Students are admitted for the fall semester. The doctoral program does not admit students in the spring semester. Applications for all programs and all supporting documents, including letters of recommendation, must be received by the final deadline. You may continue to edit your application until the final deadline.
Contacts and Additional InformationFor more on the application process, please refer to the SCS Online Graduate Application Instructions . For general questions about applying to doctoral programs in the School of Computer Science: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/about-scs/contact ; select "Graduate Programs and Admissions". For questions specific to the Ph.D. in Computer Science email: [email protected]
We encourage you to explore all the doctoral degree programs offered in the School of Computer Science to see if a specific program might be the best fit for the research you want to pursue. You can get information about doctoral programs in each of the seven departments by visiting the School of Computer Science Doctoral Programs overview page . |
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Application & Admission Information. The Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE) offers two doctoral programs in computational science and engineering (CSE) – one leading to a standalone PhD degree in CSE offered entirely by CCSE (CSE PhD) and the other leading to an interdisciplinary PhD degree offered jointly with ...
The Department of Computer Science at Georgetown University is seeking applications for several fully-funded Ph.D. positions in the following broad areas, starting in Fall 2024: Security, Privacy and Cryptography. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Information Retrieval.
PHD PROGRAM. A small number of highly qualified students are admitted each year to the PhD Program in Computer Science. Admission is very competitive, based primarily on research-oriented reference letters, academic grades, and overall experience and record.
For Fall of 2025 the CS PhD application deadline is December 15th, 2024. For general information about the Ph.D. program, please see the Ph.D. program overview. The Ph.D. Applicant FAQ also answers many common questions.
University Department of Computer Science (UDCS), University of Mumbai invites applications for Ph.D. Admission in the subject of Computer Science under faculty of Science & Technology for the academic year 2023-2024 from the eligible candidates. Starting date of online application: 27th July, 2023.
Doctoral Admissions. Students applying to the Ph.D. program in Computer Science or interdisciplinary degrees the Computer Science Department co-manages must apply online.