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Department of Computer Science

Computer Science is a young and exciting discipline. As undergraduate students move through our first-, second- and third-year modules, they are exposed to a wide range of subject matter within the discipline of Computer Science. Our degree modules give students a deeper understanding of the many diverse and interesting areas of computer science, preparing them for an industry or research oriented career path.

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The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. We produce socially impactful research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. We have a high quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, online, or in communities.

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Student Success

Did you know that if you #ChooseUP, you have more than a 90% chance of finding a job within six months of graduating? UP’s track record in the employability of its graduates is well known.

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Honours Orientation 2024

Honours Orientation 2024

CS Honours orientation will be presented from 17:30 to 19:30 on 15 February 2024 in IT 4-3.

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Outside tutoring alert

Outside tutoring alert

It has come to the attention of the University of Pretoria that a private business has been targeting students from the EBIT Faculty for private tutoring in preparation for the upcoming examinations.

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Applications for Assistant Lecturers for 2024, Semester 1

Applications for Assistant Lecturers for 2024, Semester 1

The department of Computer Science is looking for enthusiastic, hard working, dedicated and conscientious students to be appointed as Assistant Lecturers for the 1 st Semester, 2024.

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2023 COS 301 Capstone Project Day

2023 COS 301 Capstone Project Day

2023 UP Software Engineering Capstone Project Day Announcing the 2023 COS 301 Capstone Software Engineering Project day.

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Welcome Ms. Athandiwe Saba

Welcome Ms. Athandiwe Saba

Athandiwe Saba is a renowned data journalist and advocate for information access in South Africa.

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Degrees

The Department of Computer Science offers a number of exciting undergraduate and postgraduate study plans to prospective students.

Notice Board

We frequently update module information and add news articles to our website, visit regularly to stay up-to-date with our department.

Achievements

We have a large number of experienced and highly skilled lecturers and professors working in our department, many of whom have obtained doctorate’s in Computer Science.

Admission

Visit the main UP website for more information regarding admissions into the university and the computer science department.

About Us

Computer Science is a young and exciting discipline. As undergraduate students move through our first-, second- and third-year modules, they are exposed to a wide range of subject matter within the discipline of Computer Science.

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