Graduate Pathway in Software Engineering - (SE Background or Non-SE Background)

Saint Louis University

An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Software Engineering 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.

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 Software Engineering - (SE Background or Non-SE 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, and data structures. Thus, the required credit hours to earn the Master of Science degree can range from 30 to 39 based on individual background.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 70, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 48, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 4

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

2026 Spring Start (March)

Degree start date : 8th January 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 spring: 8th January 2026 - 15th May 2026
Semester 2 fall: 10th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 38,515.00

Approximate cost

$ 38,515.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

30 Credit hour program 6 - 12 Credit hours apply from Pathway 18 - 24 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 4100

Graduate Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

EAP 4150

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students I

2 Credit Units

CSCI 5XXX

Computer Science Elective

3 Credit Units

CSCI 5030 **

Principles of Software Development

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

11 Credit Units

Semester 2

EAP 4200

Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

EAP 4250

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II

2 Credit Units

CSCI 5300***

Software Engineering***

3 Credit Units

CSCI 5XXX

Computer Science Elective

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

11 Credit Units

Notes

* 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.
Alternate courses may be determined by department. Elective courses will be determined in consultation with department.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Software Engineering (M.S.) - (SE Background or Non-SE Background)

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements