PhD in Computer Science

On the Mines campus, doctoral students in computer science carry out research. Doctoral candidates carry out original research on the design, analysis and trustworthiness of complex computing systems. Research and advanced study draw on algorithms, software systems, data analysis and intelligent computing, and each student is guided by an advisor and a faculty panel through candidacy, a research proposal and a public defense of the dissertation. Teaching stays applied, with coursework tied to real engineering problems and led by faculty who are active in the field. Graduates are prepared for research, teaching and leadership roles in industry, government and academia, and the degree rewards sustained independent inquiry. The program lists separate Spring 2027 deadlines for international and domestic applicants. Prospective students can request information, schedule a visit or begin an application from the program page.