Doctorate of Philosophy in Informatics

Ph.D. in Informatics

Earn your Ph.D. in Informatics at IU Bloomington and immerse yourself in cutting-edge research in human-computer interaction, health informatics, cybersecurity, and complex systems. This interdisciplinary program at the Luddy School allows you to specialize in a wide array of areas equipping you to lead in academia, government, or the nonprofit sector.

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:

This program equips you to push the boundaries of technology and solve critical problems across sectors.

Program details for Ph.D. in Informatics

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.

Pallabi Bhowmick
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

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Real Research. Real Experience.

Discover Luddy Research

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

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

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Advising and Student Resources

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.

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