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Computer Science

Your portal to the future
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Excellence in computer science education and research

The future of technology is being shaped at Oregon State.

Our faculty are leaders in areas like artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, data analytics, human-computer interaction, software development, theory, and robotics. Our strong ties to industry provide unparalleled opportunities. Notably, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang and his wife, Lori Mills Huang, donated $50 million for a new research and teaching center to house one of the nation’s largest supercomputers at an academic institution.

With numerous focus areas and a variety of online and on-campus degree programs, students can gain the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a competitive industry.

Degree Types

B.A.
H.B.A.
B.S.
H.B.S.
Postbacc
Minor
M.S.
MEng
Ph.D.
Graduate Minor

Locations

Corvallis

Cascades

Online

Our Faculty

Academic Contact
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Faculty Research Areas

Collaborations with industry partners and researchers across the university ground our work in real-world applications.

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Extensive Expertise, Boundless Innovation

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Culture of Collaboration and Innovation

We're educating future engineers to create solutions for safer, smarter, more productive lives.

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3D render of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex.

Expanding capabilities

The Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex will have one of the nation's fastest supercomputers.

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Margaret Burnett, professor of computer science, having a discussion with a student.

Promoting inclusive software development

Margaret Burnett's research led the creation of GenderMag, a process to remove gender bias from software.

I succeeded at Oregon State due to some incredible faculty members and mentors supporting me through difficult periods.
Robert Rose

B.S. computer science ’02, M.S. electrical and computer engineering ’06, CEO of Reliable Robotics

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Computer science alumni Robert Rose posing next to a small-sized aircraft.

Degree Types

B.A.
H.B.A.
B.S.
H.B.S.
Postbacc
Minor
M.S.
MEng
Ph.D.
Graduate Minor

Locations

Corvallis

Cascades

Online

Our Faculty

Get in Touch

Academic Contact
For inquiries about our computer science program:

Partnerships

Contact our industry relations team to discuss partnerships and other opportunities.

Industry Contact
Collaborate with us on projects and research:
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Collaborating to solve national problems

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AI Caring Institute

Oregon State is among seven universities working with Amazon and Google to improve quality of life of older adults.

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AgAID Institute

Oregon State is part of a coalition employing AI to find solutions for global agricultural challenges.

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