PhD Program
Why here, why now
In an age of information overload, a better functioning society lies in advancing our capability of dealing with information around people and modern technology.
Our school is one of the top-ranked institutions in Information Sciences.
Our students receive interdisciplinary training, conduct high-impact research, and pursue and succeed in careers in both higher education and industry.
Start Research On Day One
With faculty guidance, students will engage in research projects as part of grant-funded programs or in pursuit of completion of their dissertation.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Many of our faculty and students work on projects that cut across disciplines and work closely with faculty and students in other programs.
Cutting-edge Research
With a 100+ year tradition of producing leaders in Information Science, our Ph.D. students and faculty continue expanding work in cutting-edge research areas such as Security, Big Data, Educational Technology, Network Science, Social Computing, Spatial Informatics, Decision Support, Health Informatics, etc.
Scholarship and Career Opportunities
Student have abundant scholarship/funding opportunities, and opportunities for research or industry internships.
Current Students and Alumni
Our students and alumni are involved in professional conferences and student organizations adding breadth to their educational experience at Pitt.
Questions about the program?
Shabana Reza
Recruitment & Admissions
Phone: 412-624-3988
Fax: 412-624-5231
E-mail: [email protected]
