Graduate Academics

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at The Grainger College of Engineering offers a wide range of research areas and programs for aspiring computer scientists of all backgrounds.

By choosing our on-campus programs, you will learn and work in a “living laboratory” equipped with cutting-edge computing infrastructure, or you can attend classes in the nation’s rising tech hub, downtown Chicago. If you prefer flexibility, our online programs allow you to learn from world-class faculty while balancing your personal and professional commitments.

Transform your innovative ideas into groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, security, and quantum computing. 

Graduate degrees offered

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Urbana-Champaign
with thesis

Master of Computer Science (MCS)

Urbana-Champaign
Chicago or Online
non-thesis 

Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science

Urbana-Champaign
with thesis

Master of Science (M.S.) in Bioinformatics

Urbana-Champaign
non-thesis can count toward Ph.D. in Computer Science

Fifth Year Master's Programs

Urbana-Champaign
B.S.-MCS non-thesis
B.S.-M.S. with thesis

Data Science & Engineering (DSE)

Graduate Concentration
Urbana-Champaign

Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)
Graduate Concentration
Urbana-Champaign

Graduate Tracks

Are you ready to specialize in fields like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Software Engineering? Complete three or more classes to gain real-world expertise and stand out in today’s tech landscape.

Learn about Specialized Tracks

#5
Computer Science Graduate Program

#5
Artificial Intelligence Specialty

#4
Programming Language Specialty

#4
Systems Specialty

#8
Theory Specialty

#2
Data Science Online Master's

11
Leading-edge Research Areas

9
Distinct Graduate Degree Options

130+
CS World-class Faculty

35.5+
Million CS Research Expenditures

14K+
CS Alumni Worldwide

2946
CS Graduate Students

U.S. News & World Report (April 2025)


Innovations by CS Faculty, Students and Alumni
» PayPal
» YouTube
» Oracle
» LLVM Compiler Infrastructure
» NCSA Mosaic - first graphical web browser
» Oculus VR 

Graduate Advising

The Graduate Academic Office, a guiding hand for graduate students, offers weekday assistance.