Department of Computer Science

Founded in 1972, we are one of the very first departments of computer science in Germany. Today, we cover a wide range of topics in basic and applied research, as well as education. Through our strong research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity & Privacy, and Complex, Networked Systems, we shape the scientific profile of TU Darmstadt in its research field "Information + Intelligence". We advance our digitalized world through top researchers and graduates, ensuring a safe and livable future.

Studies and Research

Zwei Studierende mit Laptop auf Schoß Rücken an Rücken vor Piloty-Gebäude

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Courses at the Computer Science Department

Our Bachelor's programme combines fundamental methodological expertise with practical skills. In the Master's programme, students can deepen their knowledge and develop expertise in several important areas of computer science. Our specialised Master's degree programmes focus on important sub-areas of computer science such as IT security or AI.

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Roboterhand hält grünen Apfel - KI und Robotik-Forschung am Fachbereich Informatik TU Darmstadt

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Research at the Computer Science Department

In the field of computer science, TU Darmstadt is one of the leading universities in Europe – measured by publications in respected scientific media.

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News

Picture: Eiléen Bosselmann

Picture: Eiléen Bosselmann

February 03, 2026

Female Student Travel Award 2026

Apply now until 1 March 2026

Portrait von Frau Adi Akavia, ATHENE-Professorin an der TU Darmstadt und Abteilungsleiterin am Fraunhopfer SIT

Picture: Patrick Bal

Portrait von Frau Adi Akavia, ATHENE-Professorin an der TU Darmstadt und Abteilungsleiterin am Fraunhopfer SIT

Picture: Patrick Bal

January 30, 2026

New ATHENE Professorship for Cybersecurity

With the appointment of Adi Akavia, TU Darmstadt and ATHENE are strengthening Darmstadt’s cybersecurity research center

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Picture: Yasemin Sevincli

December 05, 2025

Learn more efficiently and save resources

Research team develops method for accelerating reinforcement learning

Events

2026/02/09,
13:00-15:00

ATHENE Distinguished Lecture Series mit Lucas Schmitz

Mitglied des Hessischen Landtags, Sprecher der CDU-Fraktion für Wissenschaft und Kunst

2026/02/16,
10:00-11:30

Disputation von Herrn Arseny Skryagin, M. Sc.

Neural-Probabilistic Answer Set Programming

2026/02/17,
10:00-11:30

Disputation von Herrn Andreas Waldis, M.Sc.

An Integral View on the Reliability of Language Models for Computational Argumentation

2026/02/17,
15:30-17:00

Disputation von Frau Chen Cecilia Liu, MASc

Generalization and Adaptation of Language Models Across Languages and Cultures

2026/03/16,
13:00-15:00

ATHENE Distinguished Lecture mit Claudia Platter, Präsidentin des BSI

2026/03/31 to 2026/04/02

Informatik-Ostercamp für Mädchen

Ausgebucht! Für Mädchen der 5. & 6. Klasse