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The David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science is globally recognized for excellence in education, scholarship, investigation, and career preparation. We draw outstanding students worldwide to learn and collaborate with our distinguished faculty. Engage in diverse research initiatives alongside our world-renowned experts. Our academic exploration covers the full spectrum of computer science, from foundational studies in systems, theory, and programming to cutting-edge domains like human-computer interaction, quantum computing, DNA computing, and both theoretical and practical machine learning. Graduate students benefit from: Dedicated research facilities. Chances to publish in leading academic venues. Platforms to present at major conferences before fellow scholars, industry professionals, and field specialists. PhD candidates enjoy the freedom to explore their chosen research paths under faculty guidance. Those pursuing advanced studies will collaborate with advisors to craft original theses. Doctoral students are expected to produce significant research that advances their academic discipline.
Computer graphics represents a multidisciplinary research area that blends artistic, mathematical, scientific, and computational principles to solve core problems in visual content creation and interactive systems. Its applications span numerous fields including engineering design, entertainment media, instructional systems, data visualization, healthcare imaging, and artistic expression. The Computer Graphics Laboratory (CGL) at Waterloo fosters collaborative research across multiple specialties such as image generation, shape modeling, digital art, animated graphics, and related technologies.