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We support progress 

World-changing technologies need to be built on robust, intellectually rigorous scientific foundations. Ranked #1 in England and #2 in the UK for research power in the most recent REF, UCL Computer Science is home to many of the world’s most recognised and influential computer science experts. 

We support society 

The application of computer science delivers profound benefits for our society. Right from the start of their programmes, our CS students work with real-world problems and datasets, and our applied research projects and spinout companies are strengthening communities, economies, infrastructure and policy all over the world. 

We support other disciplines 

From medicine, to philosophy, to physics, to architecture, modern computing methodologies now underpin a vast range of learning and research. In turn, we draw on the ideas and contexts of many other disciplines to inspire our own innovation. 

We support fairness 

As the first CS department in the UK to receive an Athena Swan Gold Award, we’re proud to uphold a longstanding UCL tradition of active and demonstrable commitment to equality. Whether we’re launching new scholarships to support black students, or delivering targeted outreach to engage school girls in computer science, we’re making the department a more inclusive place to work and study.