DoctoralOn-CampusFull-Time

Princeton University

PhD in Computer Science (AI & ML)

Princeton, New Jersey5 years$0 total tuition
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Est. Salary$150,000
Job Growth+23%
Top RoleAI Research Scientist
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field
Duration
5 years
Est. Tuition
$0
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision

Typical admitted student: Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field, strong GPA (typically 3.5+), and demonstrated research experience through publications or projects; GRE is often optional.

About This Program

This doctoral program focuses on high-level research in computer science, with a dedicated emphasis on the theoretical foundations of AI and machine learning.

Career Outcomes

Pursue advanced AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI through machine learning

  • 1. AI Research Scientist
  • 2. Machine Learning Engineer
  • 3. University Professor
  • 4. AI Policy Advisor

What You'll Learn

  • Design and optimize large-scale machine learning models for real-world applications
  • Conduct original research in AI safety, fairness, and alignment
  • Develop algorithms for natural language processing and multimodal data analysis
  • Evaluate and deploy AI systems including generative models and agents

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum involves advanced graduate seminars, research group participation, and the completion of a dissertation that makes a significant contribution to the field.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech leaders like Google, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as research labs and government AI initiatives.

Admissions

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field, strong GPA (typically 3.5+), and demonstrated research experience through publications or projects; GRE is often optional.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 3
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+)

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