About the course

Computer Science is the study of computation, including its principles and foundations, its efficient implementation, its analysis, and its practical use in a wide range of different application areas. Computer Science is far more than just programming and no other science or engineering discipline has had a greater impact in such diverse areas as commerce, communication, entertainment, finance, medicine, the social sciences, the physical sciences and the life sciences. Computer Science impacts our daily lives in a multitude of ways and computer scientists are instrumental in driving these changes. Computer Science transforms the way we look at and live in our world.

　　The mission of our undergraduate program is to prepare our students fora wide range of careers as computer scientists, software engineers, software developers, and related positions in the field of computing. Our curriculum covers fundamental programming techniques and skills, broad knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, programming languages, the mathematical foundations of computing, and advanced topics in software design and application development. Recurrent themes in the program include security, algorithmic complexity, cooperating systems, performance evaluation, and software correctness. This curriculum provides students with the skills needed to design, develop, evaluate, and analyze software solutions to a wide spectrum of computational problems and prepares them to be leaders in the rapidly changing field of computing throughout their careers. 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: US$158,504

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	University Park
Summer (May), 2024	University Park
Fall (September), 2024	University Park
Spring (January), 2025	University Park
Summer (May), 2025	University Park
Fall (September), 2025	University Park
Spring (January), 2026	University Park
Summer (May), 2026	University Park

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Pennsylvania State University - University Park

Official transcripts, which include all subjects studied each year and the grade/mark earned in each subject.

　　A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam

　　A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test

　　International Baccalaureate (IB): Score of 5 or higher on the English Language

　　Penn State requires first-year international students to submit an official score from the SAT or ACT examination.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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