Degree & Program Options
The University of Illinois offers numerous pathways to incorporate computing and data science into undergraduate education and research.
Building on our legacy of excellence and leadership in computing education, we are shaping the future of computing and data science through our signature CS+X degrees that blend computer science with another discipline and our innovative X+DS degrees, offered in partnership with Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and the iSchool, that combine data science with another discipline.
Undergraduate CS and Blended Degree Programs FAQ
Explore many of the frequently asked questions – and answers! – about the computing-related degree options at Illinois in our Undergraduate CS and Blended Degree Programs FAQ.
Guaranteed Admission
When you complete, in the last two years of your undergraduate degree, any Illinois CS, CS + X, or CS minor with a GPA of 3.0 or better and a GPA of 3.2 or better in CS courses, you are guaranteed admission to our Online MCS or MCS in Data Science (MCS-DS) programs.
Recent UIUC graduates may qualify for an application fee waiver.