Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering

The future of computing

Use your computing skills to deliver technological innovation and impact that makes the world better

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  • 1st in Australia

    Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021

  • 1st in Australia

    Engineering & Technology Faculty – ARWU Shanghai Subject Rankings and QS World University Rankings by Subject

  • 1st in Australia

    Teaching and Research – Times Higher Education University Rankings  
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About us

Redefining the human experience beyond the edge of possibility

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Sep 15, 2023
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CSE welcomes Dr Yuekang Li

Sep 07, 2023
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UNSW researchers awarded 2023 Eureka Prizes

The Waterbirds Aerial Survey Team, led by Richard Kingsford, Toby Walsh and Jodi Rowley have received prestigious 2023 Eureka Prizes.

Aug 24, 2023
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences General Engineering Science Centre for Ecosystem Science School of Computer Science and Engineering

AI weaponry should be banned from the battlefield

UNSW Sydney artificial intelligence expert says autonomous systems being used in the current Ukraine conflict need to be prohibited in the same way as chemical and biological weapons.

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Our study areas

Bioinformatics engineering

Bioinformatics combines computer science, big data and life science to provide better solutions to experts working with and managing huge volumes of genetic information.
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Computer hardware engineering

Computer hardware engineers design and develop computer systems as well as hardware elements.
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Computer science and software engineering

Computer science and software engineering is one of our most popular study areas. You’ll focus on computing and mathematics design and techniques, giving you the fundamentals to specialise.
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Data science

Data science is a multidisciplinary field of study that blends mathematical methods, statistics, computing, business decisions and communication.
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Research & impact

Research groups

Our aim is to improve technology, processes, tools and techniques that will be useful in a vast array of industries. We work across cybersecurity, machine learning, computer vision, human-computer interaction and adaptive e-learning.

Research highlights

We make a large impact both globally and at home. Some of our research highlights include our work in cybersecurity and visual analytics.

Facilities

Through our multidisciplinary facilities, we collaborate on innovative solutions to the world’s most complex issues in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and software and systems. We also have the latest facilities to support our RoboCup, rescue and domestic robot teams.
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