Overview

This Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Programming Languages program at Indiana University Bloomington will give you the skills and know-how to address even the world’s most complex problems using technology, from your phone to your future self-driving car.

Your experience as a computer science major—including challenging class projects, internship and research opportunities, and career-oriented degree concentrations will prepare you to work in a variety of settings and thrive as technology changes.

Students interested in advanced computer programming should select the programming languages degree specialization.

Key Facts

This specialization at Indiana University Bloomington focuses on how to design and implement computer languages—even ones that have yet to be invented. You’ll learn to build interpreters that bring the fundamental principles of computation to life, and also to create compilers that translate programs in high-level languages (for humans) into low-level languages (for machines).

Careers

The graduates report career success in roles like: engineer, analyst, developer, consultant and data scientist.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Discrete Structures for Computer Science

Data Structures

Programming Languages

Computer Structures

Advanced Functional Programming

Compilers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, 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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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Common Application essay or Apply IU 200-400 word IU-specific essay

Academic records

Demonstration of English proficiency

Financial documents

Application fee or waiver

SAT or ACT exam scores (optional)

Letters of recommendation (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42702 USD / year

≈ 42702 USD / year
Out-of-State

42702 USD / year

≈ 42702 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12142 USD / year

≈ 12142 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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