Notable programs
School of Computer Science (SCS)
Seven departments, three hundred faculty, number-one rankings in AI, programming languages, systems, cybersecurity, and software engineering. The world's largest dedicated computer science school, operating as a university within a university.
Robotics Institute
Founded in 1979 as the world's first dedicated robotics department. Software developed here navigated NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars. The 150,000-square-foot Robotics Innovation Center opened February 2026.
School of Drama
America's first degree-granting drama institution, founded 1914. Alumni have won sixty-six Tony Awards. Consistently ranked number one for BFA acting and musical theatre by Hollywood Reporter and peer surveys.
Machine Learning Department
The world's first standalone machine learning department, offering dedicated PhD and master's programmes. Faculty publish at the highest rates in NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR among all institutions globally.
Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Pioneered HCI as an academic discipline. Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees combining design research, cognitive science, and software engineering — producing graduates who define interaction paradigms at Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
Tepper School of Business (MBA)
Ranked sixteenth nationally and rising. STEM-designated MBA qualifying for thirty-six-month OPT. Number one in business analytics for five consecutive years. Strongest AI and quantitative integration of any MBA programme.