BS Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program provides a strong technical background for students planning to begin careers upon graduation and for those interested in graduate study in computer science. This program allows students to take more coursework in computer science and related technical areas than does the bachelor of science and arts degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science offers three programs: Computer Science; Computer Science Honors; and Turing Scholars Honors. Students who would like to pursue any of the degree programs must first be admitted.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Department: Department of Computer Science | Duration: 120 semester credit hours; four-year plan of study | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 120 semester credit hours. Required courses include Introduction to Programming (C S 312); Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (C S 311); Data Structures (C S 314); Computer Organization and Architecture (C S 429); Ethical Foundations of Computer Science (C S 103F); Principles of Computer Systems (C S 439).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the major/college (not a separate programme application): To apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science the student must have earned a grade of C- or better in entry-level courses C S 312 and C S 311 / C S 311H within two attempts and earned a C- or better in entry-level course C S 314 / C S 314H within only one attempt. Upon enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin, all remaining entry-level courses must be taken in residence. It is recommended that students complete all of the entry-level courses in residence at the University. However, students may request that transfer courses taken prior to enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin be approved as substitutes for the entry-level courses. The letter grades for approved transfer courses will be used in combination with entry-level courses taken in residence to calculate the grade point average required for admission to the major.

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.

Entry terms: Summer/Fall (freshman applications open August 1) and Spring enrollment.

Transfer entry terms: Summer/Fall and Spring enrollment.

First-year, Summer/Fall 2027 entry: application opens August 1; Early Action deadline October 15 (supplemental materials October 22); Regular deadline December 1 (supplemental materials December 10). Early Action decisions are released January 15, all decisions February 15 and Honors decisions March 1. Applications are made through the Common App or ApplyTexas. Application fee $75 for domestic applicants (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required (at least one official score; CLT also accepted); SAT Essay, ACT Writing and SAT Subject Tests are not required.

First-year, Spring entry: application deadline September 1 (supplemental materials September 8); decisions released December 1. Apply with the Spring App.

International first-year applicants: same Summer/Fall deadlines (Early Action October 15, Regular December 1; supplemental materials October 22 and December 10) and Spring deadline September 1. Application fee $90 (fee waivers are not available for international students). SAT or ACT scores required; TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test required if applicable.

Transfer, Summer/Fall: Common App opens September 1; deadline March 1 (supplemental materials March 10); decisions released June 30. Spring: application opens March 1; deadline September 1 (supplemental materials September 8); decisions released December 15. Application fee $75 (fee waivers available); at least 24 semester hours of transferable coursework required.

International transfer, Summer/Fall: Common App opens September 1; deadline March 1; decisions released June 15. Spring: application opens March 1; deadline September 1; decisions released December 15. Application fee $90.

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

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