Overview

Why Computer Science?

Computer science is an intellectually rich and rapidly growing field that has had a profound impact on our society and everyday lives.
Computer science majors are in high demand for well-paying jobs in technology, science, business, healthcare, and other sectors.
Duke University's Computer science students have numerous opportunities to gain hands-on experience through research, internships, and co-curricular activities.

Why Duke?

There is no one exactly like you. We make it easy to chart your own academic path based on your interests. Our Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) are the largest majors at Duke University. The Bachelor of Science degree further offers specialized tracks in Software Systems and Data Science.

Concentrations in Bachelor of Science

These concentrations are pathways through our curriculum designed to guide students with interests and career goals in these areas. They conform to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program requirements above and do not require any additional courses, but they may require more specific choices of courses and sometimes additional prerequisites. They are not required for the BS major:

Concentration in Software Systems
Concentration in Data Science

Accreditation

Duke University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical and Social Analysis of Information and the Internet
Programming and Problem Solving.
Constructing Immersive Virtual Worlds
Computing and the Brain
Complex Systems and Evolving Multiagent Simulations
Artificial Life, Culture, and Evolution
Information, Society & Culture: Bass Connections Gateway
Duke-Administered Study Abroad: Special Topics in Computer Science
Focus Program: Topics in Computer Science
Data Structures and Algorithms
Everything Data
Computational Microeconomics
Introduction to Computer Modeling
Discrete Math for Computer Science
Computer Science Education Research
Computer Architecture
Computational Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 104 other Bachelors in Human Computer Interaction in United States

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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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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts for all academic work completed in high school are required and must be submitted by your school counselor or another school official
All applicants must complete either the ACT or SAT
If you are a non-native English speaker or if you are not currently studying in an English-medium curriculum, we recommend but do not require that you take an English proficiency test (DUOLINGO, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL)
A one-page personal essay as well as short essay questions specific to Duke
We require three letters of recommendation for each applicant: one from your school counselor and two from teachers who have taught you in major academic courses (English, mathematics, social studies, sciences, foreign languages)
A nonrefundable $85 application fee
To obtain an F-1 visa for study in the United States, a foreign citizen must furnish his or her home country’s U.S. consulate with proof of ability to meet educational expenses, along with the I-20 form.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

70265 USD / year

≈ 70265 USD / year
Out-of-State

70265 USD / year

≈ 70265 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70265 USD / year

≈ 70265 USD / year

Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.

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Overview

Why Computer Science?

Why Duke?

Concentrations in Bachelor of Science

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Durham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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