The Department of Computer Science at Brandeis University is a dynamic STEM department offering undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs in computer science, with strengths in artificial intelligence, algorithms, software engineering, data science, and computational linguistics. Rooted in Brandeis’s liberal arts tradition, the program balances technical rigor with interdisciplinary applications.

Undergraduate students earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with tracks in AI, software development, and data science. The curriculum includes core courses in algorithms, programming, computer systems, and theory, plus electives in machine learning, natural language processing, and cybersecurity. Undergraduates participate in research projects, hackathons, and internships at tech firms and startups in the Boston area.
Graduate programs include a Master of Science in Computer Science and a PhD in Computer Science, with a specialized track in computational linguistics. Graduate students work with faculty on research in AI, machine learning, computational linguistics, and distributed systems. Faculty combine academic research with industry experience, collaborating with tech companies and research labs. The department’s small class sizes and collaborative culture support hands-on learning and research innovation.
Department of Computer Science Website(https://www.brandeis.edu/computer-science/)