Computer Science/Computer Engineering (BS/BS)

Additional Information & Requirements

• Deadline details: All NYU applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the CSS Profile (and a CSS Profile for your noncustodial parent or waiver request form, if applicable) by our deadlines. Those applying to our campuses in New York and/or Shanghai should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by our deadlines, if they are eligible to do so, in order to be considered for all forms of aid. Be sure to visit our website for more information on the financial aid application process
• Note for students applying to NYU Tisch or NYU Steinhardt: - Tisch School of the Arts requires an audition or portfolio for applicants to all programs. - NYU Steinhardt requires an audition or portfolio for applicants to the Music and Studio Art departments. We strongly recommend you submit your Common Application to NYU one month in advance of the deadline for your intended notification plan to ensure ample time to prepare your audition or portfolio for submission
• SAT/ACT Update: NYU will continue to remain test-optional. SAT code: 2562., ACT Code: 2838. We will superscore results across multiple test dates for the SAT and ACT.
• AP Update: If you wish to apply with 3 AP exam results, we require one from a Humanities exam, one from a Math or Science exam, and one from an exam of your choice. For Stern and Tandon, one of the exams must be in Math (Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, BC or Statistics). These exams must have been taken prior to your date of application.
• IB Update: If you wish to apply with 3 AP exam results, we require one from a Humanities exam, one from a Math or Science exam, and one from an exam of your choice. For Stern and Tandon, one of the exams must be in Math (Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, BC or Statistics). These exams must have been taken prior to your date of application.
• GCE A Level Update: Stern or Tandon applicants are encouraged to take A-Level Mathematics.
• Other Examination Boards: We accept many international exams as standardized testing. For details, visit our International Qualifications Tool. Predicted results are accepted, but final exam scores are required for enrolled students where applicable.
• AP Exam Categories: AP Exam Categories Humanities: English Language & Literature, European & U.S. History, World History, Spanish Literature & Culture, African American Studies, Math & Science: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Calculus AB/BC, Precalculus, Statistics, Computer Science A & Principles, Physics 1, 2, B, C (E&M & Mechanics)
• English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT (in-person or Home Edition), Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic (in-person only), Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, iTEP Academic-Plus (in-person or online) accepted. TOEFL Essentials, PTE Academic Online, or TOEFL iBT "My Best" scores not accepted
• TOEFL iBT: 100+, Duolingo: 135+, IELTS: 7.5+, PTE Academic: 70+, Cambridge: 191+, & iTEP: 4.5+
• Recommendations: School Report- Required, Final Report- Required, Teacher Evaluation(s): 0 Required, 2 Optional, Other Evaluation(s): 0 Required, 1 Optional. NYU requires one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, supervisor, or anyone else in a position of authority. You will see each recommendation type listed with 0 required and 1-2 accepted to allow you to select the recommendation type(s) submitted in support of your application. You may provide up to three recommendations.
• SRAR: In addition to the Common Application, all students applying to NYU will be required to provide the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). To complete the SRAR, you will need to have a copy of your high school transcript. The SRAR is free and should take roughly an hour to complete. You will receive a link on your NYU portal to login to SRAR a few days after application submission.
• Writing Requirements: Common App personal essay- Required, College questions- 1 Optional Question. Depending on your answers to some questions, you will be required to complete writing questions. An optional essay question is in the Writing section of NYU's questions.