16 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Statistics and Neural Computation at Carnegie Mellon University program allows students to pursue a Ph.D. that combines Ph.D.-level training in Statistics with a solid understanding of the elements of neuroscience via the Ph.D. Program in Neural Computation that is part of the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition.

The Department of Biological Sciences at the Carnegie Mellon University offers a vibrant research environment with world-class faculty leading the way in many areas of biological research.

This Statistics and Machine Learning program at Carnegie Mellon University differs from the standard Statistics Ph.D. program in its emphasis on machine learning and computer science. 

The Ph.D. Program in Neural Computation at the Carnegie Mellon University seeks to train new scientists in the field. 

The Program in Systems Neuroscience (PSN) at Carnegie Mellon University trains students with backgrounds in biology and neuroscience disciplines in the growing field of quantitative systems neuroscience and also provides them the essential background in experimental neuroscience. 

In addition to our Ph.D. in Computer Science and the dual degree with Portugal, we also the interdisciplinary Computer Science - Neural Basis of Cognition degree at Carnegie Mellon University. 

The purpose of the Ph.D. program in Financial Economics at Carnegie Mellon University is to educate students in the concepts and analytical techniques needed to understand and advance the frontiers of knowledge in financial economics.

The Chemistry degree at Carnegie Mellon University has renowned faculty and a highly collaborative culture conducive to exciting graduate studies.

Related to the Ph.D. program in operations research, Carnegie Mellon University offers an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization. 

Our Department at the Carnegie Mellon University offers a joint program in collaboration with the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, leading to a Ph.D. in Statistics and Public Policy.

The goal of the Cognitive Neuroscience Ph.D. Program at Carnegie Mellon University is to train cognitive neuroscientists who deeply understand and integrate cross-disciplinary research findings, perspectives, and tools for the study of mind, brain, and behavior.

Students seeking a Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences at the Carnegie Mellon University are expected to show a broad grasp of mathematics and demonstrate a genuine ability to do mathematical research. 

Our graduate Physics program at Carnegie Mellon University trains students at the leading edge of physics research, preparing them to become the next generation of leaders in academia and industry. 

At the Carnegie Mellon University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Statistics - Engineering and Public Policy. 

The Ph.D. Program in Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University stresses optimization techniques leading to decision-making algorithms and the development of new models for management science applications.

The Joint Carnegie Mellon University-Pitt Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology (CPCB)  provides interdisciplinary training in using quantitative and computational approaches to tackle scientific questions that lie at the interface of the life, physical, engineering, and computer sciences.