Doctor of Philosophy in Network Science

The PhD in Network Science is an interdisciplinary program supported jointly by the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, College of Science, Bouv College of Health Sciences, DAmore-McKim School of Business, and College of Arts, Media and Design. The interdisciplinary program provides the conceptual and mathematical tools needed to describe and predict networks in an ever-evolving field. Youll learn a range of network-based approaches, and will become proficient in relational (graph-based), mathematical, and algorithmic techniques, as well as fundamental network theories that can be used to explain mechanisms and processes of networks across domainsin physical, technological, informational, and social systems.
The PhD in Network Science is a pioneering interdisciplinary program that provides the tools and concepts aimed at understanding the structure and dynamics of networks. Network Science research covers a broad range of topics, including: Control of Networks, Biological Networks, Spreading and Influence, Group-Decision Making, Social and Political Networks, Data and Graph Mining, and Network Geometry.

Northeastern University is a world leader in Network Science, and faculty affiliated with the program includes prominent leaders in the field such as Albert-L'szl Barab'si, Alessandro Vespignani, Tina Eliasi-Rad, and David Lazer. Graduates will be well-prepared to enter into a number of career paths, including industry research positions, government analyst positions, and post-doctoral or junior faculty positions in academic institutions. Students have the opportunity to work with some of the most prominent network scientists in the world. With frequent guest lecturers and workshop series, students have access to diverse scientists and global leaders in the field.
Network Science is establishing itself as major interdisciplinary research area with applications in data science and data analytics methodologies. Network scientists are employed in academia, government, and business. Applied network scientists work at Internet and social media companies.

Application Materials
Online application
Application fee
Unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended
(Official transcripts required upon acceptance of admission offer)
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation
GRE General recommended, but not required
Proof of English Proficiency for all applicants (from one of the following):
Degree earned or in progress at an U.S. institution
Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or PTE exam

Target score 100 TOEFL iBT (or 7.0 IELTS or PTE equivalent)