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Graduate Group in Computer Science

The Graduate Group in Computer Science (GGCS) offers strong research programs in a variety of core and applied CS areas, and provides students access to faculty outside the computer science department and intellectual freedom to transcend disciplines and areas of research.

Graduate application for Fall 2013 will open in September 2012

Why join GGCS?

We:

  • Maintain an internationally renowned research program in several areas of computer science
  • Provide financial support to almost all our full-time PhD students
  • Offer Interdisciplinary research opportunities through campus-wide initiatives and nation-wide collaborative research projects
  • Are near the center of the computing world - Silicon Valley - leading to tremendous internship and job opportunities to our students

You will enjoy:

  • The beautiful weather of California
  • Biking and the City of Davis
  • The nurturing environment and a serene atmosphere
  • Sierra mountains, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa Valley, San Francisco, Pacific Coast, Redwood forests, etc.

What others have said about our program:

"I am deeply impressed by the quality of faculty and students at UCD. UCD’s graduate program in Computer Science has made impressive progress."

"Berkeley Lab has seen tremendous value in its research relationship with the computer science department at UC Davis. ... UC Davis PhD students have been first-rate, and several have ultimately been hired at the lab as postdocs and scientists. ..."

What our graduates have said:

"Other things that appealed to me were having great people to work with, a wonderful culture to work in, and that I had a heck of a lot of fun. There's a sense of excitement and innovation at UC Davis that one may not appreciate without having seen what it's like at other places."

"I'd mention the excellent seminars available not only via the CS department, but from math, MIND, etc. I saw some really fascinating talks in the last few years. While we could always go more, Davis brings so many great speakers to campus."

“People show lots of respect when they know you have an MS/PhD from UCD.”