World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Computer Science

Top Computing Science school rankings 2025

Discover the best Computer Science schools in the world with the definitive Times Higher Education Subject Rankings 2025.

Highlights in the Computer Science Subject Rankings 2025

The University of Oxford maintains its leading position overall and achieves the highest teaching score
The University of Cambridge demonstrates remarkable improvement, rising from seventh to second place
Switzerland’s ETH Zurich advances to fourth position
China’s Peking University moves to 12th place, up from 16th
Germany's Universität Heidelberg is the highest new entrant, joining in the 101-125 band

This comprehensive assessment ranks 1,122 institutions from 83 countries and territories. The table is based on 18 rigorous performance indicators, which have been calibrated to assess university performance in computing and digital technologies. These World University Rankings by Subject reflect excellence in research and education worldwide.

Computer Science disciplines assessed in the 2025 Rankings

The Computer Science Rankings evaluates excellence across:

Software Development and Engineering
Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning
Data Science and Analytics
Information Systems
Cybersecurity and Networks
Theoretical Computing

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The Computer Science subject table uses the same trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields.

Our detailed 2025 Subject Rankings methodology, trusted worldwide by students, teachers, academics, governments and industry experts, is based on: