The primary mission of the research unit is to conduct fundamental and applied research in the area of computer, communication and information sciences. The goal is to push forward the scientific frontiers of these fields. Additionally, support for the educational tasks at the academic and professional Bachelor and Master levels is provided as well as for the PhD program.

CSC focuses on different research areas (Communicative Systems, Information Security, Intelligent and Adaptive Systems, Software and Systems) in particular to strengthen the Interdisciplinary Centers LCSB and SnT.