School of Computing Technologies

Welcome to the School of Computing Technologies

The School of Computing Technologies (SCT) provides world class computing research and innovative information technology education. We place a significant emphasis on diversity and interdisciplinarity, and aspire to transform the future of technology through integration of varied perspectives and through our distinctive research.

In the 2024 QS University Rankings by discipline, RMIT University was ranked at 170 globally for Computer Science and Information Systems and 57 in Library and Information Management. Education programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Information Technology are offered in the School of Computing Technologies, one of Australia’s largest and leading educational facilities in the field. 


Our teaching areas

Research

The School of Computing Technology is a rapidly growing leader in computing research. We have new strengths in human-computer interaction, digital health and responsible computing that build on and complement our established prowess in information retrieval, artificial intelligence and the security and efficacy of large-scale systems.

Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in many areas of Computing and Computing applications, including in:

  • Information Interaction and Information Retrieval
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Science Education
  • Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Recommendation and Big Data Analysis
  • Cybersecurity
  • Software Engineering
  • Digital Health
  • Responsible Computing

Our International Outlook

RMIT University embraces a strong international outlook, attracting students from all over the world and fostering a diverse, multicultural learning environment.

The School of Computing Technologies partners with institutions globally, supporting research collaboration, student exchanges, and other international cooperation.

The curriculum is designed with a global perspective to prepare students for the international job market.

Students explore international case studies and learn about different cultural contexts.

Faculty members come from diverse countries, contributing global expertise and perspectives to RMIT.

RMIT has campuses in Australia and Vietnam, and a centre in Spain, reinforcing its commitment to global education.

News

Our facilities

Contact

Current student enquiries

RMIT Connect Student Portal
Student enquiries: +61 3 9925 5000

Postal address

School of Computing Technologies GPO Box 2476
Melbourne, Victoria - 3001

Executive Office

Address: 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Location: Melbourne City Campus, Building 14, Level 10
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am–5pm

People

The School of Computing Technologies is led by a team of professionals with knowledge and experience across their fields, including sustainability, language studies, justice, and social work, and more.


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School of Computing Technologies Prizes

The annual School of Computing Technologies Prize Ceremony recognises excellence in studies and academic achievement.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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