Students in Saint Louis University’s Ph.D. program in computer science conduct independent, innovative research under the guidance of a member of our graduate faculty. The SLU program prepares students for rewarding careers in industry or academia that leverage the power of computers, algorithms and data to impact the world in a positive way.
Our research groups regularly publish in top-ranked journals and conference proceedings and present results at national and international professional meetings. Research projects are often supported by government and industry grants.
SLU’s Ph.D. in computer science requires a minimum of 41 post-baccalaureate credits, with at least 29 credits of coursework and 12 credits of dissertation research.
Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private Jesuit research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. [3] Founded in 1818 by Louis William Valentine DuBourg, [8] it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River and the second-oldest Jesuit university in the United States.