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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Georgetown University, located in the heart of Washington, DC, is home to higher education and advanced research in computer science and at the intersection of technology, society, and ethics.

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Study at the intersection of computing and consequence. We pursue the hard questions, not just how technology works but what it’s for.

Access experts in the fieldFull-time faculty, researchers, and professionals as professors.
Study in the heart of Washington, DCA strong tradition in the core subfields of computer science.
Push forward impactful researchResearch opportunities are available for students at all levels.

Cutting Edge of Computing & Technology

Georgetown University’s Department of Computer Science is a premier destination for research and education. Because of our small size, we provide considerable opportunity for interaction with faculty through independent studies, research, and social events. We are a student-centric department that focuses on providing students with a rich education and a wide range of job prospects after graduation. Being in the heart of Washington, DC, also gives our students a strong quality of life and opportunities to engage in public and private sector internships, local computing groups, and regional events.

Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Accelerated M.S. (B.S./M.S.) Program Post-Baccalaureate

Education & Advanced Research

The department has grown significantly in the last decade, with current core research areas being theory and algorithms; security, privacy, and cryptography; data-centric computing; and systems, networking, and architecture. Faculty members in the department have been honored with a Gödel Prize, Test-of-Time awards, membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, NSF CAREER awards, and Best Paper awards, among other accolades.

Theory and Algorithms Artificial Intelligence Data and Information Systems Security, Privacy, and Cryptography Systems, Networking, and Architecture Computing and Society More About CS Research

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