CSE Programs

School of CSE vs CSE Graduate Programs: What's the difference?

The School of CSE administers the Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) Graduate Programs, which include the Master of Science in CSE (CSE M.S.) and the Doctor of Philosophy in CSE (CSE Ph.D.).

Each student applies for admission to the CSE M.S. or Ph.D. program through one of 12 home units. Home units are partner schools at Georgia Tech that serve as the student’s academic home within the CSE program. Application deadlines, financial assistance, and lab space are typically determined by the rules and practices of each home unit.

Accepted students study with faculty from across Georgia Tech who serve as the CSE Programs Faculty. These faculty have research interests and experience in CSE, teach courses that may count toward CSE programs of study, and serve as thesis advisors and committee members for CSE students.

The design of the CSE graduate programs helps each student attain an immersive, interdisciplinary experience. In addition to core courses, CSE students choose specialization courses that require them to study not only additional topics in computation but also application areas outside of computing. For more information about CSE Programs, home units, and program requirements, review theGraduate Handbook found in Current Student Resources as well as the Current Student FAQs.

The School of CSE also serves as a home unit for students who are pursuing degrees other than CSE while working with faculty in the School of Computational Science and Engineering. These include the Ph.D. in Computer Science, Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, and Ph.D. in Bioengineering. View our Ph.D. Programs and M.S. Programs for a complete listing of degree programs the School of CSE participates in. 

For more information about applying to any of our programs, please see our Prospective Student FAQs.