School of Computer Science

Devoted to the advancement of computer and data sciences

Our research and teaching activities draw focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning, algorithms and visualisation, health informatics, human-centred technology, networking platforms and security, and information systems and service computing.

Our strong tradition of research-led teaching is matched by a commitment to excellence in innovation, making us a national leader in computer science.

The majority of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), teaching fundamental principles and practical skills in computing, and establishing the foundations for an entire career.

We connect with hospitals through our biomedical and health informatics research programs while our strong links to industry include collaborations such as Microsoft, IBM and CISCO.

Furthermore, our purpose-built building with advanced facilities, including access to Dell EMC's Artemis 3 supercomputer, maintains our position as a key teaching and research institution.

Our research

Algorithms and visualisation

Algorithms

AI and machine learning

Computing, networking platforms and security

Human-centered technology

Information systems and service computing

Computer, software and electronic engineering

Laboratories and facilities

Study with us

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Computing students looking at a computer screen

Advanced computing (undergraduate course)

From intelligent drones to virtual reality apps and the Internet of Things, learn the design principles and programming techniques to build the systems behind emerging technologies.

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Computer science (postgraduate courses)

Develop the technical skills and knowledge of advanced computing subjects, make the transition into management, or transition into a new computing specialisation focused on data analytics or health technology innovation.

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate research

Our partnerships

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Australian Computing Academy

The Australian Computing Academy provides primary and secondary educators with the intellectual, technical and practical leadership skills required to fulfil the ambitious goals of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies.

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School of Information Technologies Building

IT Alumni Association (USITAA)

Meet and connect with alumni and staff from the School of Computer Science through the University of Sydney IT Alumni Association (USITAA).

Summer start-up program

Our Summer start-up program SPARK offers computer science students passionate about entrepreneurship and technology innovation the opportunity to learn the essential business basics and the technology building blocks needed to bring their ideas to life.

The five-week program is offered by the School of Computer Science and is available to all students studying a Bachelor of Advanced Computing, a postgraduate computer science degree, or related degree.

Upon graduating from the program, students should have a clear business plan and polished pitch they can take to incubators and investors.

Participants are split into teams and undertake a series of workshops and one-on-one mentoring covering the business and technology fundamentals needed to succeed when building a start-up.

At the end of the program, teams will pitch their own business idea and demonstrate their products to a panel of industry advisors for the opportunity at receiving a $1,000 prize.