Academic excellence at the College of Computing and Data Science is anchored in rigour, relevance, and long-term impact. Our programmes and research are grounded in strong disciplinary foundations while evolving in step with the demands of an AI-driven world. 

CCDS is recognised for the strength of its computing and data science disciplines, the quality of its academic programmes, and its sustained contributions to research and innovation. 

Shanghai Ranking 
2025 Global Ranking by Academic Subjects 

1st in Artificial Intelligence 
10th in Computer Science and Engineering 

QS World University Rankings by Subjects (2025) 

US News & World Report 
Best Global Rankings by Subjects (2025) 

#2 in Artificial Intelligence 
#2 in Computer Science 

The CCDS Unique Advantage 

What distinguishes CCDS is not any single strength, but how our strengths intersect and reinforce one another. 
 

Interdisciplinary by design 
CCDS integrates computing and data science with domain expertise across disciplines. This approach enables our students and researchers to work fluently across boundaries and address problems that do not fit neatly within a single field. 

Industry-engaged, not industry-led 
Strong partnerships with industry inform our teaching and research while preserving academic independence. This ensures relevance without compromising intellectual depth or rigour. 

AI-embedded across education and research 
Artificial intelligence is embedded across CCDS programmes, initiatives, and research agendas. From elite pathways and degree programmes to interdisciplinary centres and flagship events, AI at CCDS is approached as both a technical discipline and a societal force – shaping how we learn, research, and innovate.