Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by the university's financial office., while the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

Students complete hands-on projects, research, and industry-engaged experiences in computing. They work on real-world problems using programming, systems design, and software development. The programme emphasizes practical application and technical solutions to societal challenges. Graduates are prepared for careers in technology and further study in computer science.

Focus areas include Systems and Computer Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Research and Development, Technology for Social Impact.

The programme requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students complete core courses, concentration-specific courses, and applied learning experiences.

Graduates work as software developers, systems analysts, research assistants, and technology consultants in industry and academic settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores if applicable.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 35% of applicants.

Howard University’s legacy is shaped by academic study, research, and service. Its community includes scholars, student researchers, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. The university carries the identity of an HBCU while preparing students for study and careers across a broad range of disciplines. Alumni stories include physicians, astrophysicists, educators, lawyers, public officials, and advocates whose work has reached beyond the campus.

Students can apply to more than 130 areas of study across 14 schools and colleges. Howard offers undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral programs, with fields ranging from the humanities to scientific disciplines. Research and centers address health and medical issues, economic disparities, cybersecurity, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, drug abuse, energy systems, accounting and finance, women’s leadership, and journalism and democracy. The university has also launched an AI certificate program for undergraduate students.

Located in Washington, DC, Howard connects academic life with a city central to American government, public service, journalism, and cultural life. International students should review the university’s range of schools and degree levels carefully, since programs differ across undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral study. Howard’s guiding phrase, “Excellence in Truth and Service,” reflects the university’s emphasis on student success and service to local and global communities.