WELCOME!
The Department of Computer Science at The University of Manchester is one of the longest-established in the UK, with a pioneering legacy dating back to the invention of the world’s first stored-program computer here in 1948.
Our courses are shaped by our research and with input from industry experts, giving students strong theoretical and practical skills. Our facilities include state-of-the-art labs, the Kilburn Building, and the Engineering Building Makerspace, all designed to foster creativity and hands-on learning.
With strong ties to industry-giants like ARM, IBM, and Google, our students benefit from unique placement opportunities and career pathways.
By combining academic expertise, teaching excellence, world-class facilities, and industry collaboration, we prepare students to thrive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape and make a lasting impact on society.
Shared first-place for the best UK research environment in Computer Science (REF 2021)
Ranked 7th in the UK (QS World Rankings 2025)
Ranked 16th in Europe (QS World Rankings 2025)
OUR RESEARCH AREAS AND THEMES
The department shares first place for best Computer Science research environment in the UK (REF 2021). Our research is consistently featured in world-leading publications and conferences, and industry collaborations help to ensure that our research directly contributes to real-world advancements.
Our research staff work across six themes:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Future Computing Systems
- Human-Centred Computing
- Software and E-Infrastructure
- Theory and Foundations
In addition to these cross-cutting themes, our researchers subject-specific expertise is reflected in our nine research groups: Advanced Processor Technologies, Autonomy & Verification, Formal Methods, Human-Computer Systems, Imaging Science, Information Management, Machine Learning & Robotics, Nano-Engineering & Spintronics, Natural Language Processing & Text Mining, and Systems & Software Security.
Our research addresses society's most pressing challenges, from managing vast data flows to enhancing communication, from security to integrating intelligent robotic systems into everyday life, and from advancing software engineering to computational theory. Our research drives innovation and shapes the future of computer science.
For more information on our research themes, visit our main website.
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