Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Societal Computing at the Carnegie Mellon University is a full-time residential program.

Features

The PhD is appropriate for candidates who want to become independent academic researchers, for-profit or social entrepreneurs, or applied research leaders in industry.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students become active participants in ongoing research projects from day 1. We firmly believe that in order to become mature, independent, world class researchers, students must begin acquiring the hands-on skills and knowledge right away.

Students complete the bulk of their coursework in the first two years, while continuing to spend about half of their time working in a research project with their advisors, and often with other faculty and students.

Usually in the third year, students form a thesis committee, chaired by their advisor, that is carefully selected to provide the combination of expertise that can most effectively guide the student through a dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of proficiency in computer science, computer engineering, or related fields.

Evidence of intellectual ability to succeed in a rigorous, high-quality doctoral program, demonstrated through transcripts, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores.

Intense desire to explore the computational problems within a complex real-world system of people, organizations, and policies or to explore complex real-world issues using computational techniques. This should be demonstrated by your statement of purpose and your experience.

Undergraduate coursework in a social, organizational, managerial or policy science is also helpful, but not required.

Evidence of interest in research. Research experience is a big plus.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year
Out-of-State

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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