About the School of Technology
Our Role
The School acts as a bridge between its departments and the wider University. Its responsibilities include:
- Governance – Oversight through the Council of the School.
- Strategic Planning – Supporting long-term priorities in research and education.
- Research Coordination – Promoting collaboration and compliance with University policies.
- Education Initiatives – Managing School-level programmes such as widening participation and internships.
- External Engagement – Building partnerships with industry, government, and other institutions.
Our Departments
The School comprises the following departments and institutes:
- Department of Engineering
A world-leading centre for engineering research and education, organised into six divisions:- Energy, Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachinery
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanics, Materials and Design
- Civil Engineering
- Manufacturing and Management
- Information Engineering
- Cambridge Judge Business School
Delivering business and management education with a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. - Department of Computer Science and Technology
Driving research and teaching in computing, AI, and information technology. - Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Combining chemical engineering principles with biotechnology to address global challenges. - Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Working with leaders to develop solutions for sustainability and climate change.
How We Fit into the University of Cambridge
The School of Technology is part of the University’s academic governance structure. It works closely with the five other Schools, central University divisions and offices, and external stakeholders to deliver world-class research and education.