Graduate Pathway in Computer Science (CS Background or Non-CS Background)

Saint Louis University

An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Computer Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

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Key Information

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.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Computer Science (CS Background or Non-CS Background)

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement optional. Letters of recommendation optional. GRE optional. *A customized course of study for the Master of Science depends on prior STEM classes and/or work experience in math/statistics, programming, data structures, object-oriented design, algorithms, and operating systems. Thus, the required credit hours to earn the Master of Science degree can range from 33 to 45 based on individual background.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 11 August 2025 - Degree end date: 12 December 2025

Semester 1 fall: 11 August 2025 - 12 December 2025

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 8 January 2026 - Degree end date: 15 May 2026

Semester 1 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 22,650.00

Approximate cost

$ 22,650.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

33 Credit hour program7 - 13 Credit hours apply from Pathway 20 - 26 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 4250

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II

2 Credit Units

CSCI 5030 **

Principles of Software Development

3 Credit Units

CSCI 5XXX

Computer Science Colloquium

1 Credit Units

EAP 4200

Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

CSCI 5XXX

Computer Science Elective

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Computer Science (M.S.) - (CS Background or Non-CS Background)

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements