Computer Science, MS/PhD
A broad department enables in-depth coursework and research in every area of the discipline, including machine learning, security, robotics, and more.
Work alongside world-class researchers to develop new techniques, cutting-edge systems, and innovative algorithms as you tackle challenging problems with critical impacts across science, technology, and society.
In the MS/PhD in Computer Science program at Columbia Engineering, you’ll find a vibrant, collaborative community of research with broad interests including natural language processing, security and privacy, graphics and user interfaces, computational biology, computer vision, robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Situated within a large research university, opportunities abound for multidisciplinary work through entities like the Data Science Institute and the Center of Artificial Intelligence Technology.
About the MS/PhD Track
If you have not already earned an MS degree and are looking to pursue a doctoral degree, you should apply for admission to the MS/PhD track program.
Why Earn Your MS/PhD in Computer Science at Columbia?
Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for unmatched opportunities and impact.
As a student, you’ll benefit from:
- New York City
Join top talent in one of the world’s most exciting and influential cities. Students choose Columbia Engineering over MIT, Berkeley, and others because of the New York City ecosystem of research and enterprise that can’t be found anywhere else.
- Broad Research Opportunities
Access opportunities across an incredible array of laboratories, centers, and groups including the Data Science Institute, Center of Artificial Intelligence Technology, and the Theory of Computing Group.
- World-Class Faculty
Faculty are accomplished scholars and passionate instructors engaged in cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research in areas like augmented reality, high throughput genomics, natural language processing, and machine learning.
- Columbia University
With a PhD from Columbia, you’ll join one of the world’s most international, accomplished networks of researchers and alumni. Your Ivy League credential will open doors wherever you go and the relationships you build here will accelerate your career.