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.
CDS Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
Read about BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences' dynamic new faculty- their backgrounds, achievements, and more.
CISE: Unraveling the Hidden Biases of Artificial Intelligence
With support from the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR), Professor Mark Crovella is working to identify and measure bias, reveal model behavior, and inform responsible governance of AI systems. Read more about it here!
10+ Ways to Celebrate Alumni Weekend 2025
Ten ways to celebrate Alumni Weekend 2025 at Boston University
CDS Welcomes Four New OMDS Learning Facilitators
The Online Master's in Data Science (OMDS) Program is excited to welcome four new Learning Facilitators. Read about their achievements, research experience, industry expertise and more!
Quanta Magazine: To Understand AI, Watch How It Evolves
Take a look at the recent feature of incoming CDS Assistant Professor Naomi Saphra, and her work with LLM behavior to optimize and improve how they are trained and utilized.
Brian Cleary Awarded $2.25M NIH Grant to Advance Single-Cell Gene Expression Research
Read about the recent accomplishment recognized by the National Institutes of Health of CDS Assistant Professor Brian Cleary for his work in bioinformatics.
CDS PhD Students Calabrese & Precel Recognized for Research in AI Ethics and Computing Pathways
BU CDS PhD students Tyler Calabrese and Heila Precel earn NSF and CRA fellowships, advancing research in computing, data science, and technology.
CDS’s DS109: Building Community and Confidence for Students
Discover how BU’s DS109 course helps first-year data science students build confidence, community, and academic success with advising, mentorship, and life skills.