Faculty of Computer Science

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Faculty of Computer Science
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The Faculty of Computer Science offers a framework for subject-specific research and teaching within the broad range of subjects at the University of Vienna. Our recognised experts and ambitious researchers address current issues and pass on their knowledge to Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students through our diverse range of degree programmes and courses.

Spotlight

Women* remain underrepresented in STEM disciplines. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 draws attention to this. On the “Women* in Science” page, women* researchers from our faculty introduce themselves and their work.

Women* in Science – Faculty of Computer Science

Faculty news

PHP2Shell: Edgar Weippl and Sebastian Schrittwieser Discuss Critical Vulnerabilities

28.10.2026 Research

Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, known as PHP2Shell, raised worldwide security concerns in October 2026.

Our faculty donates 135 monitors

23.10.2026 Studies

Three black monitors are arranged on a wooden bench in front of a flower bed.

As part of the upgrade of our PC labs, our faculty has donated 135 decommissioned monitors to a school in Vienna and a social organisation in Lower…

#UnisRetten – future first, not cuts

20.10.2026 Research

Maintain high quality in research, teaching and administration, and prevent long-term damage to Austria as a place of academia and studying.

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Gebhard Sengmüller

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Information about our Faculty

~ 2.600

Students

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28

Professorships

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> 300

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Events

The subunit VDA warmly invites everyone interested to this talk on 14 October 2026.

Talk by Holger Theisel – "Optimal Camera Paths in 3D Visualizations"

The subunit VDA warmly invites everyone interested to this talk on 16 December 2026.

Talk by Narges Mahyar – "Visualization for Collective Empowerment and Societal Transformation"

The Faculty of Computer Science invites you to the inaugural lectures of Prof. Han van der Aa (Process-Oriented Information Systems) and Prof.…

Inaugural Lectures by Han van der Aa and Bernhard Standl

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Starting your studies: ENTER_DAY, Mentoring, …
During your studies: Daily study life, recommended study paths, theses, …
The final phase: From Bachelor to PhD

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