Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tuition fees for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science are 68,574 USD per year.

New York University, Abu Dhabi's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, offered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, covers the discipline of designing, building and reasoning about computer systems and software. Students in this field typically study programming, data structures and algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, databases and networking, building on a mathematical foundation in discrete mathematics, logic and probability. As programs progress, students often specialise through electives in areas such as artificial intelligence, computer graphics, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction or data science, depending on how a given curriculum is structured. Coursework generally combines theoretical study with substantial hands-on programming, requiring students to build working software, debug complex systems and collaborate on larger projects using tools and practices common in professional software development. The discipline also emphasises problem decomposition and algorithmic thinking, the ability to break a complex problem into smaller pieces and design an efficient, correct solution, a skill set that transfers well beyond computing itself. Because software now underlies most industries, from finance and healthcare to transportation and entertainment, computer science graduates are prepared for a wide range of career paths. Common destinations include roles as software engineers, systems analysts, data engineers, cybersecurity specialists or, with further study, researchers in areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. The degree is taught in English and is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation. Abu Dhabi's position within an international network of research universities and its expanding technology sector offer computer science students a well-connected environment in which to study and build professional networks.