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.
Programs + Admissions
If you want to shape the future of an increasingly data-driven world, there’s a place for you in CDS.
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.
BU Today: BU Rises in New Rankings of World Universities and Cited as a Digital Leader in Higher Education
BU CDS has launched Boston University to the top of global charts for its quality of education in the data sciences and technologies space.
CDS Assistant Professor Pawel Przytycki Named Hariri Institute Junior Faculty Fellow
CDS Assistant Professor Pawel Przytycki has been named a 2025 Hariri Institute Junior Faculty Fellow for his groundbreaking research in computational genomics. His work bridges data science and biology to advance understanding of gene regulation and disease.
Spatial Biology Redefined: How Cleary’s Team Is Rethinking Cellular Communication
BU’s Brian Cleary develops Perturb-FISH, a method that reveals how genetic changes ripple through intact tissues by preserving spatial cell context.
BU Today: BU Data Platform Will Help Massachusetts Track, and Work to Close, Wage Gaps
CDS researchers selected to extend across the state an encrypted data program already in use to track the gender and racial wage gaps in Boston.
Teaching AI to Personalize: Aldo Pacchiano Introduces a New Method for Adaptive Large Language Models
Check out the recently published paper from CDS Assistant Professor Aldo Pacchiano's lab based on improved personalizations of LLMs.
BU Hosts Secretary Jones to Mark Workforce Equity Milestone
Boston University and Secretary Lauren Jones marked the release of the 2025 Workforce Data Report, celebrating a decade of impact through BU’s partnership with the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and leadership in wage equity and secure data science.
CDS Drone Video Receives a 2025 Gold Telly Award
Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences drone video earned a 2025 Gold Telly Award.
Job-Hunting as a New Graduate: What You Need to Know
Whether you recently graduated or are just looking for the next step on your career path, it is a must to utilize the latest tools and strategies for your job search.