Faculty of Science

Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science prepares students for careers in programming, gaming, software system development, AI, computer vision, bioinformatics, data science and data mining, privacy and security, and much more. Compete in international competitions and participate and gain paid work experience through Computer Science Co-op.

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Computer Science

Science Rendezvous 2026

See you on May 9!

Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Fort Garry campus for University of Manitoba Science Rendezvous! This is Manitoba's largest science and engineering festival, open to everyone, free to attend, with no sign-ups necessary. We are back for another marvellous event with more than 60 interactive science booths!

For more information on maps, parking, booths, science shows and more, please visit our website.

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What we offer

Programs of study in computer science

Computers and software aid, inform and enrich our lives. A degree in computer science will help you contribute to the incredible ways computers are shaping our lives. We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate, as well as minor degrees.

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Student experience and support

Find resources that will set you up for a successful academic journey. Whether you're looking to begin your studies or advance your degree, we're here to assist graduate and undergraduate students in a variety of areas.

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Research in computer science

Learn about our areas of research from Autonomous Agents to Database and Data Mining and Human-Computer Interaction. Read more about our research groups, their recent publications on world-changing developments, and the opportunities available for prospective students.