What Students Say
Likes
- What I like about UTD is the strong sense of community, with diverse student organizations like ACM and MSA, and the excellent facilities, including a modern library and sports center.
- The university's strong industry connections with companies like Amazon and Verizon offer valuable career opportunities, and the supportive faculty are approachable and help students with both academics and internships.
Dislikes
- However, parking can be a challenge due to limited spaces, and some classes are quite large, which can make personalized interaction with professors more difficult.
I chose UTD because of its excellent academic reputation, especially in Computer Science, and also due to the good career opportunities that comes with it as a result of partnerships with leading companies such as Amazon and Verizon. For my career aspirations, it was essential that I am located in USA which is known as hub of technology and innovations. Equally important to my decision was the fact that family members live around and they can provide both personal help as well as academic assistance. The experience has been all encompassing - academics apart; I have taken part in such activities like ACM and playing for their cricket team. A lively student life is what the campus offers; one striking thing about it is that there exists a balance between academic pursuits and social activities.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum has fundamental topics such as algorithms, data structures, AI and machine learning while advanced electives are also provided on cloud computing, cybersecurity and software engineering. The program emphasizes practical experience via projects, hackathons and coding challenges enabling students to gain exposure to real-world problems. I’m interested in machine learning and cloud computing.
Faculty
UTD's Computer Science faculty is both knowledgeable and approachable, maintaining a favorable faculty-to-student ratio that allows for personalized attention. Many professors are not only excellent educators but also help students secure part-time jobs or internships through industry connections and references. Their open-door policy and willingness to mentor students make them a key part of the university's supportive academic environment.
Campus Life
Campus life is good. I am part of a few organizations such as ACM and MSA. I also play cricket for the university team, which has been an incredible way to build teamwork and leadership skills. Balancing academics with sports and extracurriculars enhances my overall college experience, helping me grow both professionally and personally while making lifelong connections.
Placement
The post-study placement opportunities for Computer Science students at UTD are impressive. High profile organizations such as Amazon, Verizon, Microsoft and Intel are regular visitors to the campus searching for new talents. The university’s Career Center oversees resume screening, technical interviews and coding challenges as part of the placement procedure. Each year a good number of students manage to secure internships as well as full-time positions in software development, data science and cloud engineering. On average, around 85% of graduates get employed within six months with an approximate median salary of $90,000. For those who want to specialize in academic research areas there are also great opportunities at UTD like AI or cybersecurity.
Accommodation
I’m fortunate to stay with my aunt, which helps save on accommodation costs. Typically, students at UTD have several housing options. On-campus dorms and apartments are popular, with rooms available in shared or private setups. Shared rooms are more affordable, costing around $800-$1,200 per month depending on the proximity to campus and amenities.
Exams
- My scores : SAT1500/1600, AAC in UK A-Levels. Other requirements are Duolingo e.t.c I got 140 on Duolingo. - 3.5 GPA. I got AAC in A-Levels and I got 3 A*,6As and 2Bs in GSCE O-Levels - Requirements: No, I didn't have to submit SoP, 2 LoRs and my updated CV. I had one interview with my college counsellor but I was already accepted at that point.
Fees
10k for locals per semester and 20-30k for international students.

