BS Artificial Intelligence at University of Idaho

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (BSAI) prepares students lead in one of the fastest-growing and most transformative fields in technology. Built on more than 40 years of expertise in artificial intelligence education and research, University of Idaho’s BS in AI combines computer science, machine learning, data science, intelligent systems and responsible AI.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Computer Science | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include CS 1120 Computer Science I; CS 1121 Computer Science II; AIML 1101 AI Fundamentals: Impacts, Ethics, and Applications (AI Fundamentals); AIML 2001 Introduction to Machine Learning (Intro to Machine Learning); ENGR 2120 Python Programming Essentials; CYB 2200 Secure Coding and Analysis.

Career pathways

Students are prepared for careers as AI engineers, data scientists and software developers or for advanced study in artificial intelligence and related fields. Related occupations listed for this programme include Computer and Information Scientists; Software Developers; Data Scientists; Business Intelligence Analysts; Clinical Data Managers; Computer Systems Engineers/Architects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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