Programs + Admissions
If you want to shape the future of an increasingly data-driven world, there’s a place for you in CDS.
BU Secures Top Spots in Latest Digital Leaders in Higher Education Rankings
#9 in Data Science, AI & Business Analytics
Recognized as a global leader in data science, AI, and digital innovation—Boston University is cited for excellence in digital talent and transformation in higher education.
Culture + Community
There’s no school like CDS because CDS isn’t a school. It’s a community of people who share an interest in advancing computing and data sciences for a better society.
Schools & Colleges
11
Our diverse faculty come from 23 departments in 11 of BU's schools & colleges, bringing Data Science expertise in everything from Theology to Engineering.
# of majors
150
+
In just one year, the Data Science major has over 150 declared majors.
Annual growth in enrollments
370
%+
The number of students taking DS courses is growing in leaps and bounds, drawing students from all across the University.
Research + Impact
We aren’t just leading innovative research, we’re tackling society’s biggest challenges.
Explore
A connective tissue bridging all disciplines, CDS brings together students, faculty, and partners to make a real-world impact.
Faculty Stories
Members of our faculty are drawn from all areas of computing & data sciences. Read about their research vision and projects in the pipeline.
Recent News
The latest news and innovations from CDS.
How BU’s Cryptographers Made Equity Unhackable
Learn about how BU researchers, led by professor Mayank Varia, were able to use cryptography to create a privacy-preserving platform to analyze wage-equity without revealing individuals' payrolls and other data.
CDS Affiliate John Byers Selected to Lead AIDA and Advise the Provost on AI Strategy for BU
CDS Affiliated Faculty and former Founding Faculty member John Byers has been appointed Executive Director of BU AIDA, read about it and CDS Associate Provost Azer Bestavros' words of support for this appointment.
The Brink: National Science Foundation Honors 6 BU Researchers with CAREER Awards
CDS Assistant Professor Kira Goldner has been awarded by the NSF to advance her work on fairer allocation of social services, using data science to tackle inequalities and more.
Recapping a Weekend of “+ X” – where data science meets everything (and some) at the 2025 BU Spark! DS+X Hackathon
Read about a student's personal experience at the 2025 DS+X Hackathon — their journey, achievements and takeaways!
Educational YouTubers Balance Integrity and Income in the Age of Algorithms
Learn about a Boston University research study on YouTube and the way it explores how creators manage tensions between teaching and monetization.
Yves Atchadé and Emily Ryan Named Duan Family Faculty Fellows in CDS
Duan Family Faculty Fellows recognized for advancing interdisciplinary research and leadership across computing, engineering, and data science.
BU Today: A Sleepover in the CDS Building? BU Students Will Participate in Weekend-Long Hackathon
The DS + X Hackathon is here at CDS, and students are ready to jump in!
The Brink: From Better Batteries to Improved Cartilage Repair, BU Ignition Award Winners Aim for Real-World Impact
Learn about one of the winning projects at the BU Ignition Awards 2025 that aims to design new medicines using machine learning and chemical thinking tools, led by professors Adrian Whitty and Xuezhou (Jack) Zhang.