Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in Computer Science is the highest professional degree awarded by the Rensselaer Computer Science Department, demonstrating the ability to do in-depth, original, and independent problem-solving at the highest level. RPI CS Ph.D. graduates go on to positions with great potential for leadership and contribution in the private sector, public sector, and higher education. Rensselaer CS faculty advise and train Ph.D. students in innovative and high-impact research areas and attract funding from a spectrum of federal Research and Development agencies and non-profits including the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, MacArthur Foundation and the U.S. Army. Faculty and students collaborate on cutting-edge research problems, contributing to the scholarly literature and the professional growth of RPI's Ph.D. students. Program Outcome Students who successfully complete this program will be able to demonstrate: Demonstrate the ability to conduct novel, high quality, independent research in computer science with tangible contributions to computer science evidenced by publication of the research results in high quality venues Identify, investigate and articulate open research questions within their computer science sub-specialty. Demonstrate solid knowledge of computer systems, algorithms and theory, and the application of computer science.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in Computer Science is the highest professional degree awarded by the Rensselaer Computer Science Department, demonstrating the ability to do in-depth, original, and independent problem-solving at the highest level. RPI CS Ph.D. graduates go on to positions with great potential for leadership and contribution in the private sector, public sector, and higher education. Rensselaer CS faculty advise and train Ph.D. students in innovative and high-impact research areas and attract funding from a spectrum of federal Research and Development agencies and non-profits including the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, MacArthur Foundation and the U.S. Army. Faculty and students collaborate on cutting-edge research problems, contributing to the scholarly literature and the professional growth of RPI's Ph.D. students. Program Outcome Students who successfully complete this program will be able to demonstrate: Demonstrate the ability to conduct novel, high quality, independent research in computer science with tangible contributions to computer science evidenced by publication of the research results in high quality venues Identify, investigate and articulate open research questions within their computer science sub-specialty. Demonstrate solid knowledge of computer systems, algorithms and theory, and the application of computer science.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

7+

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