Graduate program

Our graduate students learn from world-class faculty and explore and expand the field of computing through transdisciplinary collaboration and groundbreaking research.

The Department of Computer Science seeks students passionate about innovation and building a better world through technology. We offer:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
• Accelerated undergraduate/graduate degree in five years (B.S./M.S. or M.Eng)

Our classes and research facilities are located at the flagship Blacksburg campus and in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. Master of Science and Ph.D. students may study in either location. Master of Engineering students primarily study in the D.C. area.

Graduate program contacts

The Department of Computer Science graduate program prepares student for careers in research, teaching, and leadership, in academic and industry positions.

We offer funding opportunities to research-track doctoral and Master of Science students, and our growing list of active research areas provides a range options for doing pioneering work. Our world-class faculty pursue groundbreaking work across disciplines and advance computing for the common good in a collegial atmosphere.

Our Master of Engineering program focuses on real-world, project-based learning and elevating the careers of its graduates, with quick time to degree and lower cost.

Virginia Tech has more than 800 student organizations on campus that offer social, cultural, and professional development and rich experiences for everyone. Several student chapters of engineering and computer science-related organizations are also active, including the Association for Women in Computing, CS-Squared, ColorStack@VT, Cyber Security Club, and many others.

The CS Grad Council represents the interests of the graduate student body both inside and outside the department, organizes social events among graduate students, and helps incoming students navigate their graduate school career.

Note: In all official Virginia Tech Graduate School documentation, our degree is referred to as Computer Science & Applications (CSA).