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PhD in Computer Science

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The PhD in Computer Science will prepare you with the advanced coursework and groundbreaking research experience you need to contribute at the forefront of one of the world’s fastest-growing fields. In this program, you’ll produce and defend original research while building expertise in five core areas: artificial intelligence and data science, human–computer interaction, software, systems and security, and theory.

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Stories from our students

PhD student Sarah Szvetecz talks about the excitement of realizing she could apply her love of math in fields she hadn’t previously considered, and what has made her Khoury experience “the perfect match.”

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Campus location

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    Boston

    Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern’s oldest campus is home to a vibrant community of students, researchers, and faculty working across disciplines to build a better world through CS.

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Applications and admissions

Deadline: December 15 for fall admission

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Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.

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Amal Ahmed

Amal Ahmed

Amal Ahmed is a professor at Khoury College. Her programming languages research has touched on semantics, type systems, secure compilation, gradual typing, and software contracts.

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Institutes and Centers

Where engaged students, expert faculty, experienced research scientists, and industry and government partners work together to solve big challenges.

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