BS Computer Science at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

Covers the theory, experimentation and engineering behind the design and use of computers, with the ability to focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, security or high performance systems.

Faculty: School of Computing and Information | Duration: 120+ credits; 4 to 6 years to complete | Intake: Spring start January 11 listed; rolling admissions, no set deadline | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Major, foundation and general education requirements plus capstone; the CS capstone uses CS 1980/1981.

Career pathways

Graduate study in computer science, data science and systems and software, and work in AI, machine learning, data science, robotics, game design and cloud computing. Job titles include software engineer, consultant and solutions engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Pittsburgh first-year applicants: apply with the Pitt Application or the Common Application ($55 fee); the STARS self-reported transcript record is required of all first-year applicants except international students; official SAT or ACT scores are optional under the test-optional policy extended through Fall 2028 (highest ACT composite or SAT superscore used when submitted); a personal statement is required to be considered for scholarships. Rolling admissions with no set deadline; December 1 is the date for automatic academic scholarship consideration, and February 1 for international first-year scholarships. International applicants use the passport legal name, and an InitialView interview is optional.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: USD 24,644 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident undergraduate tuition for the School of Computing and Information, Pittsburgh campus, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees, housing and other expenses are listed separately and excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,532 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) undergraduate tuition for the School of Computing and Information, Pittsburgh campus, full-time two terms (fall and spring); Pitt charges non-PA residents the out-of-state rate. Tuition only; mandatory fees, housing and othe Source

First-year entry for Fall 2027 is open; the University operates on rolling admission with no set application deadline. Fall term begins August 23 and spring term begins January 10 for the admitted first-year cycle shown.

Transfer students may apply for fall, spring and summer terms (Swanson School of Engineering also lists Fall, Spring and Summer entry; Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Education and Pharmacy are Fall only).

First-year applicants apply with the University of Pittsburgh Application or the Common Application (neither is preferred); the application fee is $55. There is no set deadline (rolling admission). The STARS self-reported academic record is required for first-year applicants except international students.

The SAT/ACT is optional: the test-optional policy runs through fall 2028 for first-year and transfer applicants, including international and homeschool applicants. Proof of English proficiency is required from international students.

International first-year applicants for fall who complete their application before February 1 are automatically reviewed for international student scholarships; international undergraduate applicants must apply by April 1 for fall and summer entry and by October 1 for spring entry.

Transfer applications are on rolling admission in the Dietrich School, Business, General Studies and Public Health (recommended complete by July 30 for fall and December 1 for spring; international deadlines May 1 fall, October 1 spring, February 15 summer). Swanson Engineering: Fall July 30, Spring December 1, Summer April 1 (international May 1, October 1, February 15). Nursing: Fall April 1, Spring November 1 (international Fall April 1, Spring October 1). Computing and Information: Fall early March 1, final May 1 international and June 15 domestic, Spring October 1, Summer February 1. Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and Education programmes: Fall only, March 1 priority deadline. Pharmacy applies through PharmCAS.

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