Pathway

International Year One in Computer Science

USA

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What will I learn?

International Year One in Computer Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO 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 an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
  • 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.

Which department am I in?

INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,553.33 (24,09,157) per year
Accomodation (Blazer Hall) - 3780 (Per Semester)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Birmingham

917 13th St S,

Birmingham,

Alabama,

35294, South, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,553.33 (24,09,157) per year
Accomodation (Blazer Hall) - 3780 (Per Semester)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Birmingham

917 13th St S,

Birmingham,

Alabama,

35294, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Age requirements: 17 years and above

Academic requirements: High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

1-Semester Pathway

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 55, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5

2-Semester Pathway

English language requirements: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 45, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

3-Semester Pathway

English language requirements: TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 35, Completion of Academic English Level 3, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Alabama Birmingham - INTO USA

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (INTO UAB) helps international students progress to degree-level study.

  • Based in downtown Birmingham, Alabama
  • Leader in health sciences, computer science and engineering
  • Wide variety of pathway programs are available
  • Scholarships for high-achieving international students