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ABOUT US
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras (UPR-RP) campus offers a comprehensive range of academic opportunities:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (ABET-accredited) (see Undergraduate Program)
- Minors in: Cybersecurity, and Programming and Computation (see Undergraduate Program)
- Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduate degrees (see Graduate Program)
The Río Piedras campus of the University of Puerto Rico is located in the capital, San Juan. Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for High Research Activity, it is the largest campus in the University of Puerto Rico system and a premier Hispanic-serving Institution.
The Department of Computer Science is increasingly popular among students. The location and status of UPR-RP attracts to our department some of the area’s brightest students who enjoy several fellowship opportunities.
Research and development are major focus in the department. There are abundant research funding opportunities, both from federal (e.g. NSF, NIH) and local sources (PR Science and Technology Trust). The department is home to a number of current research, and educational awards, as well as to development projects sponsored by federal, state, and institutional awards. The Computer Science department is also home of the Center for Computer Development and Consulting (CDC2 by its acronym in Spanish).
La Universidad de Puerto Rico es un patrono con igualdad de oportunidad de empleo sin tomar en consideración su raza, color, creencias religiosas, ideas políticas, sexo, condición social, nacionalidad, edad, estado civil, clasificación militar, por orientación sexual o identidad de género, condición de salud, incapacidad o condición médica no relacionada al trabajo o cualquier condición protegida por las constituciones y las leyes del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico o los Estados Unidos de América. Somos un patrono con un programa de acción afirmativa que cumple con los reglamentos gubernamentales.
HISTORY
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus offers a Bachelor in Science degree in Computer Science. The Computer Science program was formally established in August of 1994, but it was not until December of 2002 that the department became an independent entity. The Master of Science (M.S.) with a Specialty in Computer Science began in August 2022. The Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a Specialty in Computer Science will begin in August 2024. Currently our department is composed of ten faculty members and serves about a hundred undergraduate students.
The Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to providing its students with a quality education.Accreditation is a voluntary, peer review process that requires programs to undergo comprehensive, periodic evaluations. The evaluations, conducted by teams of volunteer professionals working in industry, government, academe, and private practice within the ABET disciplines, focus on program curricula, faculty, facilities, institutional support, and other important areas.
MISSION
The mission of our department and undergraduate programs is:
To prepare ethically and socially responsible professionals in Computer Science to succeed in local and international industries/organizations/government and academia.
To foster research and advanced studies in Computer Science, as well as in interdisciplinary computational research, and encourage students to pursue graduate studies.
NEWS
Segundo Simposio de Investigación en Ciencia de Cómputos
The second SICC will be held in person on Saturday, November 21 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (tentatively). The format of the Abstract Submission is that of an Extended Abstract. Graduate Students are encouraged to present their work in a 15-minute presentation. Deadlines: Submission deadline: October 14, 2026 (11:59PM EST) Acceptance Notification: November 6, 2026 (11:59PM EST) Camera Ready Submission: November 13, 2026 (11:50PM EST) Para más información visita: https://sites.google.com/upr.edu/sicc2026/home? authuser=0
