Engineering is a subject with a long history and a very strong academic reputation, which can be a huge boon in career planning. Today, we're listing the best departments for general engineering worldwide.

Germany has a strong history of university teaching in engineering especially, and this expertise is reflected in the large number of departments offering teaching in computer science and electrical engineering. For those students considering studying computer science or IT, there are many high-quality university departments in Germany. To help you in your search for the perfect department for you, below we're listing the top twenty departments for computer science and IT in Germany.

IT and Computer Science are an increasingly popular choice of study for new undergraduates and postgraduates, as computers and computerised technologies are an ever more integrated part of our modern lives. The United Kingdom has a long history of research and innovation in computing, and offers many high-quality departments for studying IT at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

It's always a challenge to find the university which is the perfect fit for you – and to figure out where you'll get the best opportunities for teaching, research and academic development. While many students focus on the reputation of the university which they wish to attend, it's even more important to pay attention to the reputation of the department in which you'll study. Different institutions excel in different subjects, and so for this reason we're looking at the best departments by discipline.

With the ever increasing important of computers to our everyday lives, more and more people are choosing to study Computer Science or IT for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Hence there are a huge number of institutions around the world which offer teaching in this subject. To help potential students to find the best institution for them, we're posting rankings of the top departments in various countries, by subject.

It's always a challenge to find the university which is the perfect fit for you – and to figure out where you'll get the best opportunities for teaching, research and academic development. While many students focus on the reputation of the university which they wish to attend, it's even more important to pay attention to the reputation of the department in which you'll study. Different institutions excel in different subjects, and so for this reason we're looking at the best departments by discipline.

The snow has melted, the sun is starting to appear and spring will soon be on us. So now is the time to start planning out your summer activities. For students or young researchers, summer schools offered by respected universities can provide great teaching opportunities. Here we're focusing on the best summer schools in Computer Science & Software Development, to give you the chance to learn a new programming language, to perfect your coding skills, or to lean a new development methodology. Read on for the best summer schools in this area.

For a relatively small country in terms of geographical size and population, Switzerland has a notably high number of internationally regarded teaching institutions. When it comes to technology subjects, the ETH and EPFL in particular are known as some of the world's top research institutions. However there are also a number of other high quality universities in Switzerland which specialise in science and technology.

Computer Science is a booming subject in Australia, with many highly-regarded institutions offering courses for both undergraduates and postgraduates. But academic reputation is just one factor to consider when choosing a university – it's important to also look at the student experience, the quality of teaching, and the employment prospects of students to get a good measure of course quality.

France is a leading academic country with a high number of internationally regarded universities, and strong teaching in science and technology. For those interested in computer science and IT, there are many courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to choose from in France. Here we list a ranking of the twenty best departments for computer science and IT, compiled from regional and international university rankings.

If you're looking to study computer science or IT as an undergraduate or postgraduate, you'll want to find an institution which has a strong specialisation in the field, and which has teaching and research of an internationally recognised quality. To help you locate the best institution for your needs, we're compiling rankings of the best departments with various countries for computer science and IT. Today we're listing the top departments within Italy.

The United States offers some of the best and most well-regarded Computer Science departments in the world. Today we're listing the top twenty departments for Computer Science and IT within the US, to help you find the best department for your undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

If you're looking to study Computer Science or IT, there are a huge range of institutions to choose from. As a relatively young field, many Computer Science departments are relatively new and it can be hard to know which have the best reputation. For this reason we've compiled a list of the best departments in Computer Science and IT, to help you identify the institution which is the best fit for you and at which you can get the very best education.