BSCS Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The goal of the Department of Computer Science is to prepare students for an intriguing and satisfying career in computer science in industry, research or academia. The huge number of technical jobs and the continuing shortage of people to fill them mean that opportunities are great for today's computer science graduates when seeking career options or continuing on to graduate school.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Computer Science | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Free Electives 13 Additional coursework to bring cumulative total credit hours to at least 128, number of credits needed may vary based on options selected to complete other requirements. Sample listed courses: CSCI 3002 Fundamentals of Human Computer Interaction; CSCI 3202 Algorithmic Foundations of Artificial Intelligence; CSCI 3287 Design and Analysis of Database Systems; CSCI 3302 Introduction to Robotics.

Career pathways

The goal of the Department of Computer Science is to prepare students for an intriguing and satisfying career in computer science in industry, research or academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Engineering and Applied Science, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

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 applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

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

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