Teaching and research quality

Computing at the University of Birmingham dates back to the 1950s, with the school boasting a strong tradition of academic excellence.

Computer Science students in a seminar

We are an internationally ranking computer science department, and are home to a number of academic staff from across the globe, working at the forefront of their field of expertise.

Teaching Excellence

You will study at a School whose programmes have been consistently rated as excellent. We respond to student feedback and requirements in industry and further study, and tailor our teaching and research accordingly.

Research Excellence

We are ranked 3rd in the UK for GPA in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) and 3rd for 4* research, and our work is regularly presented in international conferences and journals, indicating the high standards we achieve in research.