Since its founding in 1868, Cornell University has recognized the importance of the twin values of research and scholarship. Interdisciplinary study and research are Cornell hallmarks.
Faculty members are active teachers as well as researchers.
The Computer Science department, organized in 1965, is one of the oldest departments of its kind in the country. The Computer Science department admits about 75 M. Eng. This one-year program is designed to enhance the professional skills of computer scientists. The Computer Science department admits about 20-25 Ph.D. candidates each year. A typical Ph.D. program takes about 5 years to complete.