Computer Science & Engineering
Ohio State's Department of Computer Science and Engineering has excelled in both research and education since 1968. Ranked among the Top 20 computer science departments at public institutions in the United States by the National Research Council and by U.S. News and World Report, the department provides an outstanding educational experience.
Opportunities for Students
CSE offers multiple undergraduate degree programs, empowering students to gain the education that meets their career goals. The computer science degree combines a rigorous computing program with exposure to many different areas of engineering and general education. Typically students study the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, principles of programming languages, systems software design, computer architecture, database and file designs, artificial intelligence, computer graphics and software engineering.
Students at all levels in their education are encouraged to work on research in one of the many diverse areas of study. CSE graduates can be found working at the most innovative corporations and research laboratories, as well as continuing their research and teaching at leading academic institutions.
Xiaodong Zhang
Department Chair
zhang.574 [@osu.edu]
614-292-5813
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science & Engineering
Computer and Information
Science Minor
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy