The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota has come a long way in the past 50 years. We have made tremendous progress and have become one of the most vibrant and interdisciplinary departments within the College of Science and Engineering, the University of Minnesota, and the computer science field at large.

Associate Professor, Distinguished University Teaching Professor, McKnight Presidential Fellow, Director of Undergraduate Studies - Computer Science

The M.S. Computer Science program has access to state-of-the-art research facilities that provide students with the tools and resources needed to produce impactful research. We encourage interdisciplinary study and real-world application of computer science principles.

Students interested in studying computer science have the option of obtaining the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree through the College of Science & Engineering or the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree through the College of Liberal Arts.

Our graduate program in computer science is part of a comprehensive research university with amazing facilities and student opportunities. We are the only Big 10 University located in a major metropolitan area, Minneapolis/St. Paul, home to 17 Fortune 500 companies.

Computer science Computer scientists are architects of the information society. They develop programming languages and operating systems, design computer software and hardware, apply computational techniques to other sciences, investigate social uses of computing, determine what programming language to use for a given problem, and advance new ...

Computer science is the study of software (programming), hardware, and theoretical aspects of high-speed computing devices, as well as the application of these devices to a broad spectrum of scientific, technological, and business problems.

Why study computer science? Computer science is one of the fastest growing technology fields. Currently there are more jobs in this industry than graduates, making computer science students highly sought after by local and national companies.

Concisely discuss your computer science educational, research, or industrial background as they relate to your objectives. Include any unique experiences relevant to the research you have done. Discuss why you are applying to the University of Minnesota.

Course InformationVisit the CSCI course catalog to view prerequisites, frequency of offering, and short descriptions for all CSCI courses.As of April, 2024, the department of Computer Science & Engineering has transitioned to enforced prerequisites under the direction of the Office of Undergraduate Education.