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NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
BA Computer Science
NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Course Overview
NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences is one of the world's top centres for applied mathematics and computer science research — ranked #1 globally in Applied Mathematics by US News and consistently top 20 in Computer Science. The BA Computer Science is the College of Arts and Science's flagship CS degree, taught by Courant faculty in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. The four-year programme starts with core CS sequences (programming, data structures, algorithms, computer systems) and lets students specialise from Year 3 in machine learning, computer security, computer graphics, theoretical CS, or software engineering — with cross-listed courses available at NYU's Center for Data Science and Tandon School of Engineering.
Sri Lankan applicants choose Courant because Manhattan is one of the world's three densest tech and AI ecosystems (alongside the Bay Area and London), and NYU has the strongest recruiting pipeline of any non-Ivy CS programme into Google NYC, Meta, Bloomberg LP, Two Sigma, Citadel, Jane Street, and Hudson River Trading. The degree is STEM-designated for 24-month OPT extension (36 months total OPT), and Courant graduates are among the most heavily H-1B-sponsored CS Bachelor's cohorts in the US.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 A passes in the Physical Science stream including Mathematics; minimum Z-score equivalent ~1.8.
- check_circle Cambridge / Edexcel A Levels: A*AA minimum, with Mathematics as one of the A* / A subjects.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 38 points minimum with HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) at 7 and one other HL subject in science / computer science.
- check_circle SAT or ACT is OPTIONAL for 2026 entry (NYU is permanently test-optional). Strong scores still strengthen applications: SAT 1500+, ACT 34+ recommended.
- check_circle Common Application essay; supplementary NYU essay; teacher and counselor references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (no minimum per section).
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.5 Overall.
- check_circle Duolingo English Test: 125 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if you have completed 3+ years of full-time secondary education in an English-medium school system (most Sri Lankan Edexcel / Cambridge International / Royal / Trinity / St Joseph's applicants qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (USD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | USD 67,000 | Rs. 21,440,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, NYC) | USD 28,000 | Rs. 8,960,000 |
| Health Insurance, Fees & Books | USD 5,500 | Rs. 1,760,000 |
| F-1 Visa, SEVIS & Application Fees | USD 850 | Rs. 272,000 |
| Total Programme Investment (4 years) | USD 405,400 | Rs. 129,728,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
STEM-designated degree — eligible for 12 months OPT + 24-month STEM OPT extension (36 months total). Courant CS grads place into Google NYC, Meta, Bloomberg LP (NYC's largest tech employer), Two Sigma, Citadel Securities, Jane Street, Hudson River Trading, Goldman Sachs (technology), JP Morgan Chase, Apple, Amazon AWS, and Microsoft. Median post-Bachelor's salary in NYC: USD 130,000–160,000 (LKR 41.6M–51.2M/yr); quant-trading firms exceed USD 200,000 + bonus for top placements. H-1B sponsorship rate exceeds 75% for graduates seeking it.
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