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The science behind the computers
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Computer Science
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Our research program is concerned with understanding the foundations, the mechanisms, and the technologies for developing and deploying advanced information-processing systems.
The last couple of decades have brought forth major changes to our society. Perhaps the most prominent one is the proliferation of computing devices. By 2021 it is safe to say that the number of computing devices exceeds the number of human beings in any given living or work space in the developed world. A closely related trend is that of connectivity. Devices and their owners are connected, forming a world wide web. The global network, also known as the Internet, is augmented by local ones in virtually all homes and offices. Our lives are not only interwoven with computers, but also inherently networked. It is this background that sets the scene for the Department of Computer Science.
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Mission of the Network Institute
Network Institute: interdisciplinary research collaboration
Visit
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Tech Horizons Thesis Fair 2024
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About Computer Science Department
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Research sections
Research in the Department of Computer Science is organised in the following domain related sections:
[Artificial Intelligence](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/artificial-intelligence-computer-science)
[Bioinformatics](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-science/more-about/bioinformatics-computer-science)
[Computer Systems and Security](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/computer-systems-computer-science)
[Sustainable Digital Society](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/sustainable-digital-society)
[Theoretical Computer Science](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/theoretical-computer-science)
[View our research sections](/en/about-vu/more-about/research-sections)
Education programmes
The department of Computer Science offers two Bachelor programmes.
[Artificial Intelligence](https://vu.nl/en/education/bachelor/artificial-intelligence/Curriculum)
[Computer Science](https://vu.nl/en/education/bachelor/computer-science/Curriculum)
And five master programmes:
[Artificial Intelligence](https://vu.nl/en/education/master/artificial-intelligence)
[Bioinformatics and Systems Biology](https://vu.nl/en/education/master/bioinformatics-and-systems-biology/curriculum)
[Computer Science](https://vu.nl/en/education/master/computer-science/curriculum)
[Information Sciences](https://vu.nl/en/education/master/information-sciences/curriculum)
[Computer Security](https://vu.nl/en/education/master/computer-security)
[View our education programmes](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/education-programmes-computer-science)
News
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23 Jan 2025
Frank van Harmelen in De Volkskrant on US investments in AI
](/en/news/2025/frank-van-harmelen-in-de-volkskrant-on-us-investments-in-ai)
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17 Jan 2025
Open Competition XS grant for Maryam Alimardani
](/en/news/2025/open-competition-xs-grant-for-maryam-alimardani)
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17 Jan 2025
M. Zhang elected vice chair of the Sec. and Defense Specialty Group of the SRA
](/en/news/2025/m-zhang-elected-vice-chair-of-the-sec-and-defense-specialty-group-of-the-sra)
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09 Jan 2025
Artificial intelligence project Kevin Luck honored again
](/en/news/2025/artificial-intelligence-project-kevin-luck-honored-again)
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10 Dec 2024
F. van Harmelen appointed as foreign member KVAB
](/en/news/2024/f-van-harmelen-appointed-as-foreign-member-kvab)
[News overview](/en/news#filters=Departments:Computer%20Science)
See also
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### Gravitation project: Hybrid intelligence
Frank van Harmelen, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is developing a computer that serves as a co-author. In his hybrid team man and machine work together.
[Read more](/en/research/gravitation-project-hybrid-intelligence)
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More about Computer Science
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[Research](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/research-domains-computer-science)
[Education programmes](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/education-programmes-computer-science)
[Alumni](/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-science/more-about/alumni-computer-science)
[Staff](https://research.vu.nl/en/organisations/computer-science-2/persons/)
[Diversity initiatives](/en/about-vu/more-about/diversity-at-computer-science-vu)
[Labs](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/labs-computer-science)
[Vacancies](https://werkenbij.vu.nl/vacatures)
[Management Computer Science department](/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-science/more-about/management-team)
[Technical support and development](https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/research-institutes/technology-centre)
[PhD (Doctorate candidates)](/en/about-vu/more-about/computer-science-phd-council)
Partners and Research Centres
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[](http://networkinstitute.org/)[](https://www.uva.nl/en)[](https://www.amsterdamai.com/)[](https://www.hybrid-intelligence-centre.nl/)[](https://www.tii.ae/)[](https://www.ai-health.nl/)[](https://vu.nl/nl/over-de-vu/onderzoeksinstituten/asi)[](https://digitalsustainabilitycenter.nl/)[](https://euridice.eu/)
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You will find Computer Science department on the 10th, 11th and 12th floor of the NU building.
The building has two entrances, at De Boelelaan as well as at the Campus.
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