Computer Science, Ph.D.

Students in Saint Louis University’s Ph.D. program in computer science conduct independent, innovative research under the guidance of a member of our graduate faculty. The program prepares students for rewarding careers in industry or academia that leverage the power of computers, algorithms, and data to impact the world in a positive way. Program Highlights Our research groups regularly publish in top-ranked journals and conference proceedings and present results at national and international professional meetings. Research projects are often supported by government and industry grants. Curriculum Overview SLU’s Ph.D. in computer science requires a minimum of 41 post-baccalaureate credits, with at least 29 credits of coursework and 12 credits of dissertation research. Learning Outcomes Graduates will be able to demonstrate the use of computing systems, theory and software engineering to solve theoretical and applied problems. Graduates will be able to utilize state-of-the-art techniques in their research area to solve open problems. Graduates will be able to conduct independent, high quality, innovative research in computer science. Graduates will be able to communicate computer science research results effectively in both publication formats and professional presentations. Graduates will be able to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. Careers Careers related to computer science are routinely found on various "best jobs" lists because of their outstanding combination of excellent pay, satisfying work-life balance and personal reward in seeing the great impact of computing throughout society.