Computer Science (BS)
Program Description
Computer Science is a practical art that has led to revolutionary innovations in entertainment, the humanities, health, business, the news media, communications, education, scientific research, and the arts. It is also a science rooted in mathematics and engineering. Although it is a relatively young field, computer science has produced many of the advances in modern life that we now take for granted. It has given medical researchers tools to understand and cure diseases, enabled physicists to reshape our understanding of the universe, allowed neuroscientists to uncover the secrets of our brains, and helped biologists decipher the human genome. Computer Science has rewritten the rules of the entertainment industry and has transformed the way humans communicate with each other.
The goal of the Computer Science major is to train students both in the fundamental principles of computer science and in related aspects of technology, to broaden the knowledge base of computer science majors, and to demonstrate the relevance of computer technology to other disciplines. Computer Science majors must complete a minor or a major in one of the following areas: Applied Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Interactive Media, Natural Sciences, or Sound and Music Computing. The Program in Computer Science embraces a rich variety of subjects and provides great flexibility, allowing students to tailor courses of study to their particular interests. Advanced undergraduate students can work on research projects with faculty members engaged in projects of mutual interest.
Study Away
The study away pathway can be found on the NYUAD Student Portal at students.nyuad.nyu.edu/pathways. Students with questions should contact the Office of Global Education. The program strongly recommends that at least one Computer Science elective course be taken in Abu Dhabi.
Admissions
New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.