University of Wisconsin–Madison
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New College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence launches

Learn about the first college at UW-Madison in 40 years
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Discover computer science

Build skills. Think creatively. Shape the future.

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Research at CS

Explore and collaborate with a community of researchers pushing the boundaries of computing.

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Welcome to the Department of Computer Sciences at UW–Madison

Established in 1965 as one of the first computer science departments in the country, we’ve spent decades helping define where the field is headed. Today, as a founding pillar of the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI), that same pioneering spirit drives our work at the frontier of computing.

Our faculty and students don’t just study computer science — they help define where it’s headed, from the foundations of algorithms and systems to the frontiers of AI, security, and data science. Through rigorous education and research that pushes the boundaries of what computing can do, we prepare the next generation to lead in a world being reshaped by technology.

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