Overview

Our Computer Science program at Eastern Illinois University offers you the full world of computer science engaging you in understanding coding, design, and hardware.

The richness of educational opportunities offered in the department is based upon a long and distinguished tradition of teaching and research. EIU graduates have gone on to make extraordinary contributions as researchers, teachers and intellectual leaders in a variety of fields.

Key Features

Choosing to major in a program from our department allows you access to small class sizes and the ability to work one-on-one with your professors.

Our faculty love teaching, but they do so much more! From research to working in the field to engaging local teachers, our faculty have the background and work experience to further enhance your education outside of the classroom!

Does the ever changing and emerging field of computer science interest you? Maybe you want to put your knowledge of mathematics to use in business or industry? A degree in mathematics from among our many options will position you to excel in your chosen field!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science

Competitive Programming

Numerical Analysis

Data Structures

Parallel Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 460 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official records (transcripts or mark sheets) beginning with secondary school. A minimum grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. All transcripts become property of this University.

English Language Proficiency Requirement.

A completed International Student Financial Affidavit Form and a bank statement (submitted online via MyEIU account), documenting sufficient funding for the intended program of study.

A passport copy is required.

Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. in the form of a check, certified check or money order made payable to Eastern Illinois University, application fee is valid for one year.

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

13037 USD / year

≈ 13037 USD / year
Out-of-State

10430 USD / year

≈ 10430 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10430 USD / year

≈ 10430 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charleston

Funding

Scholarships Information

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