Computer Science @UChicago

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Welcome to UChicago CS

The University of Chicago is a unique environment for computer science. Here, students and faculty can explore all corners of the field, from theory to applications. They can work at the intersection of computer science and other disciplines, including the social and physical sciences, policy, business, and biomedicine, benefit from the world-class city of Chicago, and make an immediate impact, both locally and globally.

Featured News

Discoveries, honors, and media appearances by members of the UChicago CS research community.
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Aloni Cohen Named Sloan Research Fellow for Work Bridging Law and Computer Science

Feb 17, 2026
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RADAR: A new era of collaborative cosmic exploration

Jan 28, 2026
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Researchers Built Their Own ISP to Fix the Internet– A Decade Later, It’s Still Running

Nov 20, 2025
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Why Can’t Powerful LLMs Learn Multiplication?

Oct 27, 2025
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Five Paths to Lasting Influence: Celebrating Five UChicago CS Test of Time Award Recipients

Dec 02, 2025
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Constraints on Quantum-Advantage Experiments Due to Noise

Nov 13, 2025
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Five UChicago CS students named to Siebel Scholars class of 2026

Sep 19, 2025
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A Bet Worth Placing: Computing and Data Science at UChicago

Sep 02, 2025

Research Highlights

Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science and other fields.

Quantum Computing

The new paradigm of computing, which harnesses the principles of quantum physics to perform computations impossible for classical architectures.
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Data Science

The UChicago vision for data science defines this emerging field as a new discipline, advancing foundations and applications across fields.
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On The Job Market

Meet the outgoing UChicago CS PhD students and postdoctoral researchers seeking jobs in the 2025 cycle.
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Diversity & Inclusion at UChicago CS

At the University of Chicago Department of Computer Science, we believe diversity of thought and experience strengthens our community and enables transformational research. We welcome students of all backgrounds and identities and aim to foster an inclusive and supportive climate. UChicago CS manages and participates in a number of programs and initiatives that engender a sense of belonging for all students.

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This Spring at UChicago: TEI’26 Unites Technology, Art, and Design on Campus

Feb 03, 2026
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RADAR: A new era of collaborative cosmic exploration

Jan 28, 2026

Events

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Mar
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Belinda Li (MIT)- World Models, User Models, and Self Models in AI Systems

Mar 09, 2026

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How artists can protect their work from AI | Dr. Heather Zheng | TEDxChicago

Nov 05, 2025
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Inside The Lab: How Can Robots Improve Our Lives?

Oct 27, 2025

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