Department of Computer Science

The Saint Louis University Department of Computer Science is committed to the development and study of computing technologies for the greater good of humanity.

SLU offers bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees, as well as minors and accelerated program options. Our undergraduate programs prepare students for a variety of career paths in a computerized and AI-driven society. Our curriculum provides flexibility so that students choose advanced electives that shape their education to meet diverse career goals (e.g., computer security, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, software engineering). Our graduate programs train students to become excellent researchers or leaders in their industry. Graduate students can take part in departmental research that is funded by grants from both government and private organizations. No matter the program, students will study closely under nationally and internationally recognized faculty in SLU's cutting-edge facilities and labs.

SLU is an R1 research university, and our computer science faculty lead their fields in driving high-impact research for the greater good. From artificial intelligence to network infrastructure and security, our faculty are building the future.

Research Areas

The Department of Computer Science engages in to rigorous, innovative research that improves people's lives and advances knowledge and understanding of our world. Faculty research interests include:

Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Computer vision and image processing
Cyber-physical systems
Robotics and remote sensing
Data science

News

Doctoral Student Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Pranavi Kolouju won a NSF GRFP.

We are thrilled to congratulate Ph.D. student Pranavi Kolouju on receiving a 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award, one of the most competitive and prestigious fellowships in STEM.

The NSF GRFP recognizes outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and the potential to make significant contributions to research and society. Each fellowship provides three years of support, including an annual stipend and funding for tuition and research-related expenses, along with national recognition and access to a broad network of scholars and professional opportunities.

Highlights

CS + X Programs Launch

Saint Louis University's CS + X programs pair Computer Science with seven disciplines — neuroscience, philosophy, sociology, psychology, art, health information management and computer engineering — producing graduates prepared to work at the intersections where the most consequential problems live.

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AI Literacy Microcredential

Saint Louis University's AI Literacy Microcredential is a 10-credit undergraduate credential open to students from any major. The program covers the foundations of artificial intelligence, the data that drives machine learning systems, applied technical coursework in either image analysis or large language models, and a required ethics course addressing fairness, liability and accountability in AI.

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Student Outcomes

Our students succeed in establishing careers in top technology firms as well as a wide variety of industries that need continuous streams of CS talent. The program prepares these students for both entry-level and upper-level positions. Recent graduates are currently work in industry in positions such as software engineers, data scientists, web developers and cybersecurity specialists.

Graduates have found employment with the following companies:

Samsung
Boeing
AT&T
Enterprise
U.S. Bank
Spectrum
Deloitte
Lumen Technologies

Amazon
Equifax
Wells-Fargo
Centene
Booz Allen
ARCO
Excenture

Google
U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Mastercard
Garmin
U.S Federal Reserve
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Postal Service

Our graduates have also leveraged their education and research experiences to join labs at SLU and elsewhere. Many graduates find success in academic environments as researchers or instructors or go on to pursue advanced degrees in computer science and related disciplines.

Mission Statement

The Department of Computer Science at Saint Louis University is committed to:

Providing an outstanding education in all aspects of modern computer science, thereby preparing our majors for productive careers in the field or for further graduate studies
Serving students who major in other disciplines with the computational knowledge and skills that are required for success in their chosen fields
Instilling in our students the value of lifelong learning and continuing professional development
Advancing knowledge in the field of computer science through research, and involving students in this work as an essential complement to traditional teaching activities
Promoting an awareness in our students of ethical issues that arise in computer science, and the importance of extending the benefits of computing technology to underprivileged communities, locally and globally

Department of Computer Science