Computing technologies have the potential to create transformative change. At UCL Computer Science, we’ve drawn on the creativity of the sharpest young minds and the expertise of the field’s most influential academics for decades.
Through our teaching, research and partnerships with industry leaders, we’re harnessing that power – bringing real-world benefits to everyone.
Gender equality award winners
As the 1st computer science department in the UK to receive the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award, we’re committed to making UCL Computer Science a fairer place to work and study.
Advance HE (Athena Swan)UK's #2 for research power
We’re the highest-ranked department in England and the second highest in the UK for computer science research power in the most recent REF – a mark of our real-world impact and academic excellence.
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Study with us
Our degree programmes recognise the ever-increasing importance of computer systems in fields such as commerce, industry, government and science.
Partner with us
Close relationships with other research institutions, charities, businesses and local schools are vital to our collaborative approach.
Our research
Our research makes a deep and lasting impact on all aspects of society. See how our work is sculpting the future and modelling the world around us.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Find out more about our work in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion within UCL Computer Science.
Our people
Our academic, research, honorary and professional services staff work together to shape world-leading research and deliver a quality student experience.
UCL Computer Science news highlights
AI platform to help devise new treatment approaches
UCL scientists will be developing an AI platform which could one day help researchers identify new treatments for illnesses such as lung and liver diseases, as part of a new international consortium.
09 Jul 2026
National research lab based at UCL will make AI more accessible
UCL will host a major new lab to develop innovative, open-source AI systems, to help secure the UK’s position as a global leader in artificial intelligence.
23 Jun 2026
UCL researchers lead two of Europe's largest-ever AI funding rounds
Two frontier artificial intelligence startups founded by UCL researchers have raised a combined $1.6 billion in seed and early-stage financing, cementing London's position as a global centre for advanced AI research.
28 Apr 2026
Latest department news
UCL Computer Science NSS results show progress in student experience
UCL Computer Science has seen improvements in this year’s NSS, with high positivity scores for intellectually stimulating teaching, academic support and learning resources.
10 Jul 2026
Could sunlight help steer the spacecraft of the future?
Every second, billions of photons from the Sun strike objects in space, creating a tiny yet continuous force that gradually alters their path through space.
07 Jul 2026
Rae Harbird Day 2026 Brings Computer Science to Life for School Students
Students from eight London schools visited UCL Computer Science for Rae Harbird Day 2026, exploring AI, robotics, VR and healthcare technologies through interactive workshops.
02 Jul 2026
What's on
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online
Levelling Up @UCLCS: Free online summer school for girls and non binary students13 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026
10 Aug to 14 Aug
in person
UCL Engineering International Summer Design Challenge: Summer School10 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026
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