Overview

For both degrees, students in the Computer Science program at the University of Minnesota must complete the following requirements:

Liberal education requirement: These university-wide requirements ensure a student has a broad education covering a number of different areas.

Required computer science classes: These classes provide a solid foundation in the theory and practice of computer science. Since the field changes so quickly, it is important for students to have a foundation in computer science basics so they can continue to learn as the field evolves.

Upper division major electives: The upper division major electives consist of computer science electives. Students interested in interdisciplinary work may be able to take some of these classes from related areas as well. The purpose is to allow students to get greater depth in a computer science area of their choice.

Free electives: These allow students to study other topics which interest them, to get a minor, to do interdisciplinary work, or to take additional computer science courses to attain greater depth or breadth.

Key Features

Though the B.S. and B.A. degree programs share many requirements, they differ in the following ways:

The B.S. requires two lab science courses (one of which is Physics I; the other is chosen from a list of approved lab science courses).

The B.S. requires an upper division math oriented requirement.

The B.S. includes 23 credits of upper division elective courses (sometimes referred to as “tracks”). These 23 credits include the upper division math-oriented required course, and ask that 11 out of the 23 total credits come from upper division CSCI courses. The other 12 can also be CSCI courses, but could also come from non-CSCI approved track electives. Conversely, the B.A. requires 8 credits of upper division (4XXX-5XXX) computer science courses.

The B.A. requires an additional 18 upper division credits outside of CSCI to meet the CLA requirements. STAT 3021 counts for 3 of these 18 credits.

The B.A. requires four semesters of second language coursework or demonstrated proficiency. (More information on this requirement can be obtained from the CLA advising office.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discrete Structures of Computer Science substitution

Machine Architecture and Organization substitution

Elementary Computation Linear Algebra substitution

Probability and Statistics substitution

Ethics in Computing

Physics

Computing Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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41512 USD / year

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41512 USD / year

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18626 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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