PhD in Computer Science in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

Computer Science is designed for students focused on understanding computational processes from both theoretical and applied perspectives. Key research areas span algorithms, system architecture, AI, computer vision, computational biology, distributed systems, databases, machine learning, natural language processing, networking, numerical methods, development environments, programming languages, robotics, and computational theory. Cornell's Ph.D. program in computer science maintains a top-six national ranking, featuring cutting-edge research across all computing disciplines. Our program stands out due to exceptional faculty, a legacy of groundbreaking work, and the comprehensive scope of doctoral studies. Both faculty and doctoral candidates are based in Ithaca and at Cornell Tech in New York City. The Computer Science Field incorporates faculty from related departments (Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Biology, and Architecture) who may guide Ph.D. dissertation work in computing.