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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The department provides an excellent learning environment for both undergraduate and graduate students, and is proud to be part of UAB, one of the top universities in the nation that are ranked as "R1: Doctoral Universities — Highest Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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CS Recommended Minimum Computer Specifications

Apple/Mac

  • Macbook: Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB Hard Drive
  • iMac: Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB Fusion Hard Drive or 256 GB SSD

Linux

  • Laptop: Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB Hard Drive
  • Desktop: Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB Hard Drive

Windows 7 or 10

  • Laptop: Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB Hard Drive
  • Desktop: Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB Hard Drive

Other Recommendations

  • Check the warranty of the system you are going to purchase. A three-year or longer warranty with accidental damage coverage is recommended.
  • Students can purchase computers through UAB TechConnect, which is an authorized Dell service provider and also provides loaner laptops during repairs.