The Department of Computing (COMP) has a proud history of over 40 years. It was established in 1974 as the first department offering computing education in the territory, nurturing professional talents to support the society’s advancement. Today, COMP has gained international recognition in world-class research and high quality education. It is ranked 49th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 – Computer Science & Information Systems and ranked 31st in Computer Science in the “2017 Best Global Universities Rankings” released by the U.S. News and World report. Looking into the future, COMP is determined to assert its position as the leader in interdisciplinary research and education in computing, generating worldwide impact and benefiting to mankind.