BS Artificial Intelligence: Computational Structures for AI Systems at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the study of creating computer systems that learn from data and interactions to create systems that can reason, generate text and images, and interact in ways that resemble humans. The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence: Computational Structures for AI Systems (BSAI) is a highly technical program that trains students to build new AI systems and algorithms from the ground up, understand the training of models from both a data and systems perspective, and then use those techniques in interdisciplinary applications.

Faculty: College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | Department: Computer Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Calculus I, Object-Oriented Programming I, Object-Oriented Programming for Information Science, Calculus II, Applied Probability and Statistics I, AI & ETHICS.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through undergraduate admissions (applies to the university, not specifically to this major).

Domestic applicants: USD 11,015 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for Maryland residents, fall and spring semesters; one university-wide undergraduate rate that applies to all bachelor's programmes. Excludes mandatory fees ($1,820), room and board. Juniors and seniors majoring in Business Source

International applicants: USD 42,266 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for residents of the District of Columbia, other states and other countries, fall and spring semesters; one university-wide undergraduate rate that applies to all bachelor's programmes. Excludes mandatory fees ($1,820), roo Source

Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for Fall are automatically considered for Spring admission.

Fall entry, U.S. and international freshmen: Early Action deadline November 1 (decision by February 1; non-binding), Regular deadline January 20 (decision by April 1); enrollment confirmation by May 1. Applications after the regular deadline are considered on a rolling, space-available basis.

Fall entry, U.S. and international transfers: Early Action deadline March 1 (decision by late April), Regular deadline June 1 (decision by mid-July); enrollment confirmation within 30 days of admission.

Spring entry: international freshmen and transfers must apply by August 1; U.S. freshmen Early Action deadline December 1; U.S. transfers Early Action August 1 and Regular November 15.

The undergraduate application fee is $80 (non-refundable). Admitted students pay a $400 non-refundable enrollment confirmation deposit, credited to tuition. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional through the Spring and Fall 2027 application cycles.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umd.edu/apply

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