Specialisation in a second area in either the BA or the BSc is highly encouraged. In addition we encourage an international experience through summer schools and semesters abroad. We aim to educate a well-rounded individual able to contribute much more than a narrow technical expertise.

Our graduate programs are research based, thriving on the broad range of active research conducted by faculty members in the Department. Key strengths include computer vision, robotics and artificial intelligence, computer networks, theoretical computer science, database systems, human computer interaction, and software engineering. With over 40 research faculty and over 100 graduate students and research staff the Department fosters a dynamic research environment.

The department offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Computer Security, Digital Media, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering and Computer Engineering. These include undergraduate three-year and Honours BA and BSc programs, a BASc program, three BEng programs and graduate programs leading to MSc and PhD degrees. An optional internship is available at all levels which provides students the opportunity to experience computer science in an industrial setting. The Department is part of the Lassonde School of Engineering which offers a wide range of basic and applied programs. BEng degrees are offered in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Space Engineering. BSc degrees are offered in Applied Mathematics, Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Conservation Ecology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical & Biological Chemistry, Physics, Space Science, and Statistics.