Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Florida International University

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science degree emphasizes the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing, rather than teaching specific technologies. It provides the foundation to break into some of the most exciting and profitable careers. Students will be prepared for opportunities in various fields, including artificial intelligence, computer gaming, virtual reality, media convergence, digital, evolutionary computing, computer architecture, and so much more.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 4 years (120 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 120 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Computer Science track; Software Design and Development track ; Other Curricular Offering: BS in Computer Science to MS in Computer Science Accelerated Degree Pathway; Other Curricular Offering: BS in Computer Science to MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway; Lower Division Preparation ; Upper Division Requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admissions apply: Admissions Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science See general university admissions requirements at admissions.fiu.edu. Students must follow regular University admission procedures and upon admission declare their specific major/degree as Computer Science.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Early Fall 2027 and Fall 2027. Applications open August 1 on the Common App. Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT or CLT) are submitted separately from the testing agency.

Transfer entry terms: Spring, Summer A/C, Summer B and Fall.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

First-year Fall 2027 and Early Fall 2027: Early Action deadline for a complete application with documents is November 2, 2026 (notification December 10, 2026); regular deadline December 16, 2026 (notification January 21, 2027); final deadline March 2, 2027 (last decisions April 2, 2027); deposit due May 1, 2027. The application fee is $30 USD (or an SAT/ACT fee waiver). Applications are submitted through the Common App.

Domestic transfer application deadlines: Spring 2027 December 1; Summer A/C 2027 March 8; Summer B 2027 April 26; Fall 2027 July 8; Spring 2028 November 10 (College of Business deadlines are earlier). Transfer applicants educated at a non-US institution: Spring 2027 October 1; Summer 2027 March 2; Fall 2027 May 16; Spring 2028 October 5. The transfer application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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