Department of Computer Science – The official website of the Department of Computer Science (DCS), Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Undergraduate

Explore our comprehensive undergraduate programs in Computer Science and ICT.

Postgraduate

Advance your expertise with our postgraduate programs.

Our Staff

Meet the dedicated team behind our department’s success.

The Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science (DCS) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a large and growing department with exciting undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A degree from us can prepare you for some of the newest, most dynamic and exciting careers around today and the careers of tomorrow. The department offers Computer Science and ICT as subjects for physical science undergraduates. By choosing to study Computer Science or ICT with us, you will be well on your way to becoming a leader in the field of computing. Currently, there are about 500 undergraduates in four batches following general and special degrees in Computer Science and ICT leading to B.Sc. (General) degree and B.Sc. (Special) degree in Computer Science.

The department also offers high-quality postgraduate programs (MSc, MPhil and PhD) in Computer Science and Information Systems.

Teaching methods involve a combination of lectures, tutorials, group work and practical work. The tutorials are provided in all years of the study programs. At the first year, most practical work is carried out in supervised laboratories with academic staff on hand to offer assistance.

Our mission is to produce high-quality graduates and postgraduates in Computer Science and ICT who can contribute to the national development and to the development of the two disciplines.

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Years of Academic Experience

Fostering Research and Development

We are committed to advancing the field through cutting-edge research areas by providing state-of-the-art facilities that empower our students and researchers to excel.

Our department features dedicated labs for Robotics and Embedded Systems (Center of Robotics and Intelligent Systems), Apple Development Environments (Apple Lab), along with high-performance computing environments for theoretical research, fostering a space where creativity and experimentation lead to groundbreaking discoveries.

Complementing these resources is our excellent staff, whose expertise supports both theoretical research and practical application, ensuring a well-rounded and robust research environment.