Rutgers University–New Brunswick is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of four campuses in New Jersey. It is located in New Brunswick and Piscataway. It is the oldest campus of the university, the others being in Camden and Newark. The campus is composed of several smaller campuses: College Avenue, Busch, Livingston, Cook, and Douglass, the latter two sometimes referred to as "Cook/Douglass", as they are adjacent to each other. Rutgers–New Brunswick also includes several buildings in downtown New Brunswick. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The New Brunswick campuses include 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. The New Brunswick campus is also known as the birthplace of college football.
The Computer Science department at Rutgers University-New Brunswick functions as a dynamic center for education and discovery within a prominent public research university. It offers a full spectrum of programs from undergraduate through doctoral levels, providing students with a robust grounding in fundamental computer science concepts alongside opportunities to delve into specialized and interdisciplinary fields. Building on a history of innovation, including early contributions to Artificial Intelligence, the department actively pursues cutting-edge research across areas like algorithms, systems, and theoretical computer science. The curriculum balances theoretical depth with practical application, effectively preparing graduates for successful and varied careers, a fact underscored by strong employment outcomes and consistent recognition among leading national programs.
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