BS Computer Science & Engineering at University of California, Davis

Programme overview

The Computer Science & Engineering major prepares students to do further work in hardware, software, theory, or electronics, either in industry or in postgraduate study. The primary differences between the Computer Science & Engineering and the Computer Science majors are the extent of coursework covering hardware and the flexibility of the curriculum. The Computer Science Engineering major: Develops a solid understanding of the entire machine, including hands-on experience with its hardware components.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science | Duration: 144 units (quarter system) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

The major requires a minimum of 144 units. Requirements are organised into capstone, electives, required courses components. Required courses include MAT 021A Calculus; MAT 021B Calculus; MAT 021C Calculus; MAT 021D Vector Analysis; BIS 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Before declaring a major in Computer Science & Engineering, students must complete specific course requirements and meet GPA minimums. For a full list of requirements to declare the major, see CS Advising . Admission is to UC Davis and the College of Engineering.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,202 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC undergraduate Tuition for California residents, cohort first enrolled in 2026-27 (annual, quarter system); rate is the same for all undergraduate majors. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. Source

First-year and transfer students enter in the fall term (quarter system); the UC application opens Aug. 1 and the filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year.

The UC application filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year, and a single application covers all UC campuses.

The UC application filing fee is $80 per campus for domestic applicants and $95 per campus for international applicants, payable by credit card or mail; fee waivers are available for up to four campuses.

Transfer applicants submit the UC application by Nov. 30; Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) applications are due Sept. 1-30; the priority deadline for the Transfer Academic Update is Jan. 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions

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