Computer Science

Computer Science (Ph.D.)

Tufts Computer Science stands out from other programs due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of our research programs. Computer Science faculty actively seek interdisciplinary collaborations within Tufts School of Engineering and across the university. Funded research includes projects with civil, chemical, electrical, and biomedical engineering departments, Tufts School of Medicine, Tufts Sackler School of Biomedical Science, the Tufts Medical Center, and the departments of biology, chemistry, astrophysics, classics, child development, and psychology in Tufts School of Arts and Sciences.

Human-Robot Interaction/Computer Science (Ph.D.)

Human-robot interaction is an interdisciplinary effort aimed at understanding and improving all aspects of interactions between humans and robots. Students must be enrolled in the Departments of Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Visit the HRI program website to learn more.

Cognitive Science/Computer Science (Ph.D.)

Cutting across the information and life sciences, cognitive science is a paradigmatic multi- and inter-disciplinary research program with enormous future societal benefits, especially as intelligent artificial agents are becoming part of our lives. Students must be enrolled in the Departments of Psychology, Computer Science, or Child Development.

Visit the CogSci Ph.D. program website to learn more.

Computer Science (M.S.)

Students in the M.S. degree program in Computer Science can choose to complete a master’s thesis or a project-based study track. The M.S. program can be completed in one year, or two years with an optional thesis. In this program, students can pursue interdisciplinary collaborations within Tufts School of Engineering and across the university.

Human-Robot Interaction (M.S.)

Students in the human-robot interaction program seek to understand and improve interactions between robots and humans. Those enrolled through the Department of Computer Science will be able to choose between a course-based option and a thesis-based option.

Visit the HRI program website to learn more.

Bioengineering (M.S.)

The Bioinformatics Track in the Bioengineering Master’s program looks at computational approaches to biomedical problems. Students may focus in computational data analysis, systems biology, data mining, simulation and modeling, visualization, or other areas that incorporate computer science and mathematics in biological research.

Visit the bioengineering program website to learn more.

Computer Science (Certificate)

This four-course, graduate-level Computer Science certificate program will update your skills and broaden your knowledge in computer science. Computer science certification courses are transferable into the Tufts M.S. program upon acceptance to that program.

Human Computer Interaction (Certificate)

The Human-Computer Interaction Certificate program looks at user interface design to develop computer products that meet market needs.

Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate)

The Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate program provides the opportunity for academically talented, highly motivated adult students, with at least a bachelor's degree, to prepare for a new career or graduate work in Computer Science. A concentrated, rigorous program of study, equivalent to a minor program in computer science, prepares individuals to start a new career in high technology or to continue on for graduate study.