Faculty of Computer Science

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Careers

We’re looking for the kind of people who aren’t just looking for a career—they’re looking for purpose.

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Dal computer science students hack their way to national competition

Two teams of Dal students put their hacking skills to the test in a regional hacking competition late last year, with one group taking top spot in Atlantic Canada and securing a space in a national competition coming up this July.

Get to know employers on campus

Register for an upcoming Industry Showcase Seminar to find out more about the roles available to computer science students and how to prepare for the workplace

CSS Snowball Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements in Computer Science Community

Annual Snowball awards ceremony brings together students, staff, and faculty members to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements within the computer science community.

Funded research fellowship opportunities

Research fellowship opportunities for PhD and MCS students for fall 2023 are now live with projects available across our research areas.

Teaching and Learning

We're committed to promoting excellence in teaching in every stage of academics. We have flexible and multi-disciplinary computer science undergraduate and graduate program options that allow students to combine their studies in unique ways that meet their academic and personal interests, as well as future career goals.

Faculty and Research

Our award-winning professors work in five major areas of research, cutting across many industries and encompassing nearly all human endeavors. We are also home to two high-profile initiatives - Institute for Big Data Analytics and DeepSense - as well as our own innovation playground, ShiftKey Labs.

Our recent news and stories

Computer science alum reflects on his role in building the Internet in Nova Scotia

The Internet as we know it today turns 40 this year. Daniel MacKay, a Faculty of Computer Science alum, recalls his role in bringing Nova Scotia and Canada online.

Women in STEM unite on International Women’s Day

Dalhousie’s Faculties of Computer Science, Engineering and Science hosted the fifth annual Women in STEM Networking Event in Halifax this week, with Dal researchers and alumni participating in a panel discussion about their motivations for pursuing a career in STEM.

Women in STEM profile: A PhD student's perspective on overcoming challenges and achieving excellence

A Computer Science PhD student is making waves in her field and advocating for greater representation of women in technology.

Meet some of Dal’s outstanding community‑focused employees

Learn about some of the university’s outstanding employees making a civic impact.

Meet some of Dal's wellness champions

Learn about some of the outstanding employees addressing health and wellness at Dal.

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