Learn how to create the hardware and software of tomorrow.
For undergraduates we offer a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering that focuses on programming and building computer systems. For those looking to code and design for the Web, we also offer a B.S. in Web Design and Engineering that pairs a technical education in computing with courses in graphic arts, communication, and sociology.
By your senior year, you'll take on a major project that identifies a need, and then creates a product to address it. Past projects include apps to improve health care in rural areas, virtual reality software for treating anxiety, and nanosatellite software.
Our graduate programs include an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. The capstone and dissertation work of our grad students often leads to developing solutions that reach far beyond the Santa Clara campus.
Our faculty members have worked for companies like Google and LG, helped write state K-12 curriculum, and collaborated with organizations like the National Science Foundation and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. During your time here, you'll have the chance to work in their labs or with them through the Sustainable Energy Initiative or Frugal Innovation Lab.
Recent Awards
Teaching Excellence Award: Behnam Dezfouli
Researcher of the Year Award: David Anastasiu
Faculty Spotlight
Promotion & Tenure
Dr. Yi Fang has been promoted to the rank of Professor. Congratulations, Yi!
Dr. David Anastasiu has been awarded tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. Congratulations, David!
Dr. Farokh Eskafi has been promoted to the rank of Associate Teaching Professor. Congratulations, Farokh!
Dr. Salem Agtash has been promoted to the rank of Associate Teaching Professor. Congratulations, Salem!
Student Spotlight
Under the guidance of Prof. Yi Fang, our ACM chapter's advisor, six of our students participated in the 2024 ICPC, International Collegiate Programming Contest, the oldest, largest, and most prestigious programming contest in the world. This was the first time SCU sent teams to participate, and we are so proud of them!
SCU Team 1: Daryl Ho, Matty Herzig, Riley Wong
SCU Team 2: Conner Yin, Will Wang, Shaunak Sharma
Team 1 won the Bronze Medal in California Division 2. Go Team 1!!