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The University of South Florida,

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Study mode Start date Duration Fee Fee per Year of study
Full-time Jan, Aug semesters: 1 - 2 $30830 Whole course 2018 - 2019

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university. Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.

The Graduate Pathway in Computer Science and Engineering offers you the chance to enhance your English and academic ability. It will prepare you to successfully pursue graduate studies at University of South Florida.

International students are guaranteed admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science or the Master of Science in Computer Engineering program at USF after successfully completing the Graduate Pathway in Computer Science and Engineering and meeting all progression requirements.

Computer science, computer engineering and information technology have consistently been ranked among the highest paying degrees and the most in-demand degrees. Graduates are well placed in research labs, private industry, and educational institutions both in the US and abroad

Modules

2-SEMESTER PATHWAY 
CREDIT HOUR DETAILS
  • 30 credit hour program
  • 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 18 credit hours remaining towards degree

Semester 1

  • English for International Students I
  • Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
  • Principles of Computer Architecture
  • Theory of Algorithms

  • Semester 2
  • English for International Students II
  • Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
  • Operating Systems
  • Graduate Level Course in CSE

1-SEMESTER PATHWAY
CREDIT HOUR DETAILS
  • 30 credit hour program
  • 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 21 credit hours remaining towards degree 
Semester 1
  • Study Skills & GRE Test Preparation
  • Principles of Computer Architecture
  • Theory of Algorithms
  • Graduate Level Course in CSE

    NOTE: This program can be completed in 16 months including the Pathway program.

Entry requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Direct Admission*2-Semester Pathway1-Semester Pathway
Academic Requirements:
  • 4-year undergraduate degree with a 3.0+ GPA
  • GRE/GMAT
  • 4-year undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or mathematics with a 2.5+ GPA
  • Formal courses in computing and programming**
  • 4-year undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or mathematics with a 2.5+ GPA
  • Formal courses in computing and programming**
English Language Requirements:
  • TOEFL 79+ or
  • IELTS 6.5+ or
  • PTEA 53+ or
  • Completion of Academic English Level 6
  • TOEFL 65-78 or
  • IELTS 5.5-6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0) or
  • PTEA 44-52 or
  • Completion of Academic English Level 5 or
  • Password Test Level 6
  • TOEFL iBT 79+ or
  • IELTS 6.5+ or
  • PTEA 53+

**Formal courses in Computer Architecture, Operating Systems and Theory of Algorithms with grades B or better.

Programming proficiency in at least one high level programming language such as C, Java and/or C++ with formal courses and grades B or better is required.

 

Location

The main campus of University of South Florida is located in Tampa city, on the west coast of Florida. It is 1,5 hour going from the nearest large city - Orlando.

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