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Your future in tech begins here, with one of our academic programs in computer science, information technology, computer vision, cybersecurity, data analytics and more. 

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS

THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

The UCF Department of Computer Science is known for its excellent and innovative education, as evidenced through our unbeatable collegiate cyber defense team and our nationally ranked academic programs. Our globally recognized faculty continue to develop high-tech solutions to collect, analyze and protect valuable data. 

No. 1

National Collegiate Cyber Defense Champions six years in a row

No. 17

for Best Online Master’s in Information Technology by U.S. News and World Report

No. 3

in the nation for computer science degrees produced 

No. 64

for best graduate computer science programs by U.S. News and World Report

A LEADER IN CYBERSECURITY

As digital attacks become more sophisticated, the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures becomes imperative. At UCF, our our researchers are developing novel solutions to keep our data protected from cybercriminals. In 2016, UCF was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyberdefense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. The Cyber Security Faculty Cluster, which is led by faculty from the Department of Computer Science, has garnered close to $3 million in research funding for their work in this area. 

NEWS

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Visionary Doctoral Student Headed to Amazon
Have you ever examined your home security camera footage to figure out what’s been captured? At some point, you’ve probably questioned what your camera flagged…
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UCF Graduate Leaves Lasting Legacy for Cyber Community
One of the university’s most dedicated Hack@UCF members will grace the commencement stage this fall, leaving a legacy that will benefit the cybersecurity community for…
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UCF Students Aim to Improve Patient Care Through AI, Robotics
UCF computer science major Julia Moras knows firsthand about living with epilepsy. Now, through a new interdisciplinary education and research effort, she’s examining through her undergraduate…
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Computer Science Student Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
What you need to know: This U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship program is among the most prestigious honors possible for students pursuing…
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Cislune, UCF Use Simulation to Improve Decision-Making for Future Lunar Missions
When humans return to the moon, they won’t be alone. NASA will send robotic machines with them, and like all relationships, trust will be critical.…

UPCOMING EVENTS

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