Computer Science

Program Summary

The doctoral degree in computer science is for students interested in acquiring advanced skills to design and conduct independent research in the public or private sectors. Our program establishes proficiency with high-level concepts, develops their methodology towards tackling research projects, and continues to refine their knowledge base.

Graduate Catalog Program Information

Program-specific Admission Information and Requirements

Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Computer Science

Area(s) of Emphasis:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Data Science
• Graphics and Visualization
• High-Performance Computing
• Machine Learning

Program Requires GRE: Yes

Letters of Recommendation: 3

University Requirements

• Admissions to NIU Graduate School
• Application Materials

Application Deadlines

All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.