

Elevate your expertise with a Ph.D. in Informatics
What you'll learn

As a Ph.D. candidate, you’ll explore a broad range of topics and select a focus within areas such as:
- Animal Informatics
- Bioinformatics
- Complex Networks and Systems
- Computing, Culture, and Society
- Human-Computer Interaction/Design
- Health Informatics
- Intelligent and Interactive Systems
- Security Informatics
- Virtual Heritage
This program equips you to push the boundaries of technology and solve critical problems across sectors.
Program details for Ph.D. in Informatics
At a glance
Format: On-campus
Start dates: Fall
Degree requirements for the Ph.D. in Informatics and Ph.D. minors are listed in the University Graduate School’s academic bulletin. To review your specific requirements, explore the bulletin.
Choose a minor
All Luddy School doctoral students are required to complete either a minor within the school or an approved minor outside the school. Your minor should relate to your research, as determined by your advisory committee.
Explore the Ph.D. minors offered by the Luddy School. To learn about Ph.D. minors outside of Luddy, visit the websites of IU Bloomington’s other degree-granting colleges and schools.

What I always wanted to do is do more human-centered work. Ever since I started my PhD journey here at Luddy, it has been an amazing experience.
Pallabi Bhowmick PhD in Informatics
The Luddy Student Experience

Discover Luddy Research
At Luddy and across IU, students and faculty tackle bold research in areas like bioinformatics, computational biology, security, and privacy.

Explore Career Services
Luddy’s career services team and faculty mentors help connect you with internships, job fairs, and biotech and healthcare leaders.

Find Extra Help
Whether you’re an Informatics major or still exploring your options, Luddy School advisors are here to help you navigate degree requirements, seize academic opportunities, and tailor your journey to fit your goals.
