
Overview
Students gain industry experience while working on projects directly with local software companies during our two-term senior capstone course.
PSU's computer science degree will prepare you for careers in a wide range of areas, including:
- machine-learning
- software engineering and development
- cyber and data security
- graphic design
- gaming and data
- systems analysis
The Computer Science program from Portland State University is competitive. Students must apply for admission to the program in their sophomore year. Once admitted, students gain access to upper-division courses. Transfer students must apply to both Portland State and the computer science program.
Career
Our graduates get jobs in a variety of computing areas, including:
- Software: operations, applications, website, and full-stack developers
- Database and systems administration
- Machine learning
- Computer security
- Graphics and visualization
- Game development
- Business computer systems
- Data analysis
- Security
Graduates from the computer science program at PSU typically pursue careers in areas such as software or web development, software and systems engineering, automation and quality assurance, database and system administration, etc. Our alumni work at companies like Adidas, Amazon, Apple, Boeing, Daimler Trucks, eBay, Intel, Interface Engineering, Mentor Graphics, Nike, Tektronix, and many other companies both locally and nationally.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Structures
- Computer Systems Programming
- Algorithms & Complexity
- Software Engineering Capstone
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Software Engineering View 211 other Bachelors in Human Computer Interaction in United StatesExplore more key information
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English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
- Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.
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30195 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 671 USD per credit during 48 months. -
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30195 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 671 USD per credit during 48 months. -
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11295 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 251 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Portland
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
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