Prospective Students
TTI-C Ph.D. Program
The Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago offers a graduate program leading to a doctorate in computer science, and focuses primarily on
- theoretical computer science (algorithms and complexity),
- machine learning (and related AI applications),
- programming languages (and related areas such as formal verification and security),
- scientific computing (including numerical analysis, numerical optimization, and signal processing).
TTI-C is proud of its Ph.D. Program, designed to prepare students for academic or research careers. To complete the Ph.D. Program a student must make an original and significant contribution to the field of computer science and this contribution must be described in a Ph.D. Thesis. In addition to the Ph.D. Thesis, there are course and examination requirements for the completion of the Ph.D. Program as described in the Academic Catalog. In addition please review the programming experience requirement for the Ph.D. program.
TTI-C is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago on the University of Chicago campus and has a close affiliation with the University of Chicago Computer Science Department. An agreement between the University of Chicago and TTI-C allows cross-listing of computer science course offerings between the two institutions, providing students from each institution the opportunity to register in the other's courses. Faculty and students enjoy full privileges of the University library system, athletic facilities and other services. Learn more about the TTI-C, University of Chicago Relationship.
TTI-C Mission Statement
"... Achieving international impact through world-class research and education in fundamental computer science and information technology..."
The key phrase in TTI-C's mission statement is "international impact", as both the educational and research missions focus on this aspect.
The research mission is to achieve global impact through world class research in fundamental computer science.
The educational mission is to achieve international impact through the accomplishments of its graduates.
Apply for the Program
See application instructions and details here.
Application deadline for the 2007-2008 academic year: Friday February 15, 2008
Contact Us
| TTI-C Student Services | Chrissy Novak | cnovak@tti-c.org |
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| TTI-C Student Admissions | Carole Flemming | cflemming@tti-c.org |