About the course

Earning a Rensselaer undergraduate degree in computer science prepares students to solve real-world problems and carry out fundamental research. Our students have distinguished themselves by founding companies while still in school, landing high-income and socially engaging jobs at a broad range of companies, and going on to prominent graduate schools. Given our strengths and successes, over the last five years, the incoming freshman class has consistently been the largest across all majors. As of 2018, we became the largest major on campus and currently have over 1400 undergraduates. As the largest major (and most popular dual major), our flexible degree requirements allow students to focus on specific topics within computer science and also provide unique opportunities for open source software development and involvement in faculty-sponsored undergraduate research.

　　Computer science is the study of the design, analysis, communication, implementation, and application of computational processes. At Rensselaer, an education in computer science prepares students to solve applied real-world problems and conduct research in computer science. The program provides students with a solid grounding in both theory and practice. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Troy
Fall (August), 2024	Troy
Spring (January), 2025	Troy
Fall (August), 2025	Troy
Spring (January), 2026	Troy

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Official copies of all academic transcripts from secondary schools, with English translations. TOEFL is required for all non-native English speakers, and Rensselaer expects a minimum TOEFL score of at least 88 iBT, or 570 PBT. An IELTS score of at least 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　401st / 1250

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