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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

Awards
CS Students and Faculty Honored During UCF Founders’ Day
Founders’ Day is a celebration of the exceptional accomplishments of UCF’s faculty, staff and students. This year, nearly 50 members of the College of Engineering…
Awards
Kevin Moran Receives UCF’s Reach for the Stars Award
Big ideas don’t wait — and neither do the researchers behind them. The 2026 Reach for the Stars honorees — six UCF assistant professors —…
Faculty
Hassan Foroosh Named Pegasus Professor
UCF’s faculty are renowned thinkers, doers and creators delivering high-quality education and leading-industry research with purpose. They are the campus culture-setters — inspiring ingenuity while…
Students
UCF to Compete in the International Collegiate Programming Contest’s 2026 World Finals After Top 5 Finish
UCF student programmers are poised to showcase their formidable skills on a world stage after a top five finish at this weekend’s International Collegiate Programming…
Faculty
UCF Computer Science Professor Honored with IEEE VR Lifetime Achievement Award
UCF Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) Director Carolina Cruz-Neira’s career in virtual reality (VR) began as a backup plan. She spent her childhood training as…

UPCOMING EVENTS

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