Computing Science at Â鶹´«Ã½ ranked among the world’s best Published on: 29 September 2016 Â鶹´«Ã½ has been rated among the top institutions in the world for Computing Science by an influential global survey of universities. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 by subject shows that the University is among the best for Computing Sciences, placing it 76th in the world. Â鶹´«Ã½ achieved high scores across a number of criteria, including 83.4 points out of 100 for international outlook and 88.7 for citations. , Head of the , said: “We are very proud to be listed in the top 100 in the world for Computer Science. This is a fantastic achievement, and follows the excellent UK research excellence results from 2014, in which Computing Science at Â鶹´«Ã½ was ranked first in societal and economic impact from our research. It's a testament to the excellent research we conduct in Â鶹´«Ã½ and the great environment we offer our many students. “The School is very determined to further improve our international ranking, leveraging the large scale investments Â鶹´«Ã½ makes in computer science." First for impact in the UK The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is not the only guide where Computing Science at Â鶹´«Ã½ is recognised for its teaching excellence and research impact. The Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) placed the University 1st in the UK for Computing Science research impact. The 2016-2017 Times Higher Education World University Rankings' computer science table ranks world class universities across all of their core missions – teaching (making up 30% of the score), research (30%), knowledge transfer (30%) and international outlook (10%). They use 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons. £58m state-of-the-art new home In September 2017, the School of Computing Science will re-locate to the £58m on Science Central – a 24-acre ‘living laboratory’ where innovative urban technologies are being trialled that will inform the smart city of the future. The School will sit alongside the new £30m N and the Digital Institute, housing the Cloud Innovation Centre. The School is also home to two EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training, in and in . Professor Phil Wright, PVC for the , added: “This is recognition of the world-leading research and teaching being undertaken in the School. “It also reflects our investment in Computing Science which will continue with the opening of our state-of-the art Urban Sciences Building next year and the launch of NISDI.” Share: Latest News Scientists unlock hidden driver of inflammatory bowel disease Scientists have linked a key genetic signal in inflammatory bowel disease to an immune response that shuts down inflammation control, enabling faster diagnosis and targeted treatments. published on: 15 June 2026 Funding system risks limiting genuine community collaboration A new policy paper written by researchers at Â鶹´«Ã½ warns that the way UK research is funded may be undermining efforts to create genuinely collaborative partnerships with communities. published on: 15 June 2026 Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Facts and figures
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