The Department of Computer Science, University of Kerala, was established in 1985. It offers M.Sc. in Computer Science, M.Tech. in Computer Science (with specialization in Digital Image Computing), M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Computer Science. The Department gives at most importance on Research and Development besides regular teaching. Over the past few years the department has acquired national and international importance. The department has a track record of producing highly skilled professionals in the field of Computer Science. Many of the alumni are well placed in Institutes of National Importance, Central/State universities, R&D organisations like ISRO, CDAC, Educational Institutions and different MNCs. The department has produced more than 30 Ph.D.s so far. The students and faculty members have published a good number of research papers in reputed International Journals/Conference Proceedings published by IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, Wiley etc. Many of our students and faculty members have received national and international recognitions. Department of Computer Science is the only department in Kerala to bag the National Award for Best M.Tech. Thesis three times from Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), New Delhi. The faculty members of the department have received prestigious awards such as AICTE Career Award for Young Teachers, IEI Young Engineer Award, SSI Young System Scientist Award etc. to name a few.

Centre for Data Science & Information Processing

The Centre for Data Science and Information Processing (CDSIP) is an initiative of the University of Kerala for enriching research and development activities in data science and allied domains. The Centre has been equipped with high performance computing facilities for processing huge volume data of any kind and that can be utilized for in-depth research in data analysis and information processing for decision support and social enrichment. The Centre can provide intelligent inputs to the Government bodies and other organizations for better planning and implementation of various Government policies and schemes. With the advancements in machine learning and AI, the Centre can contribute potential research solutions in the future. We are looking ahead to active collaborations with industry, academia, national and international institutes for research and development.