Graduate Admissions
The department seeks students who will strengthen our diversity, engage in advanced research or exciting graduate projects and go on to be alumni successfully pursuing a broad range of careers. Our department offers an excellent PhD in Computer Science program and cutting-edge MS degree programs in computer science and network engineering with cross-department programs in computational linguistics and data science. Our inclusive community engages in actions that build on the work of CU Boulder’s graduate access and retention initiatives.
Explore Computer Science Graduate Programs
Contribute original research to the field as you prepare for a career in research or academia.
Our traditional, research-based master’s degree, with thesis or independent study options.
A course-based master’s option, tailored for working professionals, that does not require a thesis.
Launching in fall 2026. Course-based master’s that prepares engineers, applied scientists and technical professionals for career advancement in AI engineering.
Prepare to join the next generation of leaders in Internet, cloud and Intranet networking.
Pursue your computer science master’s concurrently with engineering management.
Explore interdisciplinary skills related to computer science without pursuing a full degree.
The Department of Computer Science consists of faculty, staff and students dedicated to antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion. We value the innovation that multiple perspectives and backgrounds bring to our community, and we are building a culture where everyone’s diversity—race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, identity, experience and more—is valued.
In this culture, everyone feels a sense of belonging and is able to participate in the department’s research and teaching missions, as well as its initiatives and decision making. We support each other so that all may succeed in achieving their professional and academic goals and positively impact our communities. We are committed to cultivating an environment that integrates antiracism and equity in all that we do.