Overview

With the Computer Science program at Hofstra University students may pursue a general track or an individual track that has a sequence of two independent study courses specially designed in collaboration with a faculty member.

Learning Outcomes

By the time of graduation, computer science students will exhibit an ability to:

Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the discipline.

Make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

Apply theory in the design and implementation of computer-based solutions.

Reason about and explain computer-based solutions at multiple levels of abstraction.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Discrete Structures for Computer Science

Problem Solving and Program Design

Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming

Advanced Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming

Computer Operating Systems

Algorithms and Data Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

There’s no set national deadline to apply to Hofstra—applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hempstead, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form: either the Common Application or our Hofstra Online Application. We accept either, but please only choose one.
One counselor letter of recommendation
Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9-, 10-, and 11th-grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned. Review country-specific requirements to see details for the country you’re studying in.
Proof of English proficiency. Review acceptable proof of proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year
Out-of-State

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58844 USD / year

≈ 58844 USD / year

Living costs

Hempstead

United States

1300 - 2834 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hempstead

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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