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.
Research Excellence Framework (REF2021)
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
A lifeline for police drowning in digital data
Police in the UK are overwhelmed by the amount and complexity of the digital data they collect while investigating crimes and need better support to make decisions about what devices should be seized, prioritised and examined, finds a new report led by UCL researchers.
24 Jul 2026
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
Latest department news
Summer school gives London students hands-on experience of computer science
Students explored AI, creative coding, data science, cybersecurity and more at the 2026 Computer Science Summer School, developing technical, creative and problem-solving skills.
28 Jul 2026
In memory of Professor Anthony “Tony” Hunter
UCL Computer Science remembers Professor Tony Hunter, a distinguished artificial intelligence researcher, dedicated educator and much-loved colleague, who has died aged 64.
27 Jul 2026
UCL ranked first in the UK for computer science research
UCL has been ranked first in the UK and 23rd globally in Research.com’s 2026 ranking of universities for computer science research.
27 Jul 2026
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