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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

Research
UCF AI Model to Designed to Help Improve Kidney Care
When imaging reveals an abnormality in a kidney — such as cancer or a stone — patients and their physicians face a critical decision for…
Faculty
UCF Alum Creates Cyber Champions, Strengthens Futures
As coach of UCF’s championship Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition Team (C3), Thomas Nedorost ’02 keeps his eye on the prize — but not just the trophies. For…
Research
UCF Researcher Aims to Advance AI Security With NSF CAREER Award
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a valuable tool for data analysis across the finance, healthcare and government sectors. But AI has a significant flaw –…
Research
UCF Researcher Aims to Make AI Safer, More Reliable
As people have begun to rely on artificial intelligence for assistance with complex or tedious tasks, they have found the technology to be…unreliable. Simple AI…
Awards
Researchers Awarded for Immersive Robotic Technology
A team of UCF researchers has won an industry award for using robotics and digital twins to blend human intuition with technological innovation. Their work,…

UPCOMING EVENTS

Events
The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)'s Zoom-cast series is live-streamed every other Friday from noon to 1 p.m., offering talks by CECS faculty and a live-chat Q&A. Targeted to faculty, scientists, and potential industry and government partners,…
Join us as we celebrate innovation in action at the Fall 2026 Senior Design Showcase! Over the past several months, our seniors have worked on their capstone projects with faculty advisors to develop their ideas, listened to the needs of…
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