Computer Science & Engineering

University ranked 1st in the nation for cyber program

The National Cyber League's inaugural rankings recognizes the University's performance in student cyber competitions during the spring 2019 season. 

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Whether we're working to help robots better understand human intentions or harnessing the power of big data to help researchers study climate change, we're excited about all the ways technology is changing our world.

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

High-impact research Our research has been supported by major agencies and industry partners including the National Science Foundation, NASA, Google and Microsoft.
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Versatile graduate programs Graduate students are the heart of our department. We offer both industry-oriented master's degree programs and a research intensive Ph.D. degree.
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Industry-oriented undergraduate degrees Our rapidly growing undergraduate program includes a combined computer science & engineering degree as well as a number of interdisciplinary minors in emerging areas of computing.
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Cybersecurity Center

Shamik Sengupta

The University of Nevada, Reno is home to a thriving interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Center. Faculty in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering play a leading role in research, education and outreach programs in the center, and we're proud to be on the forefront of making cyberspace a safer place. 

Visit the Cybersecurity Center website

Department news

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University's cybersecurity program scores high in increasing popularity and success

The growing field of cybersecurity is expected to rapidly expand, and thanks to student organizations like the Nevada Cyber Club, experience can be gained

Team CERBERUS robots in tunnel

Team CERBERUS competes at DARPA robotic underground terrain competition

DARPA Subterranean Challenge features 11 teams from around the world

“We are so fortunate to have been able to hire such a promising group of scholars,” said Manos Maragakis, dean of the College of Engineering.

New College of Engineering faculty boost advanced manufacturing research

With a diverse group of researchers and expertise, the College can expect tremendous growth and instruction for students

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Events calendar

Oct 23
11:00 AM Lectures and Seminars Seminar from Penta-Ocian Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan at EJCH