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Graduate Pathway in Computer Science

Oregon State University

An INTO OSU Graduate Pathway program in Computer Science will prepare you to enter your next term of a master’s degree program at Oregon State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next term of graduate study at Oregon State University. This transition from an INTO OSU 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 Computer Science

Oregon State University

Age Requirement

16

Academic Requirements

2.5 GPA, Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Additional Entry Requirements: 2.0 GPA in 1 year of college level Math. Complete 3 out of 6 courses below with a 2.5 GPA average: Algorithm Design and Analysis, Computer Organization or Architecture, Operating, Automata Theory/Theory of Computation, Programming Language Fundamentals, Compilers.

English Language Requirements
TOEFL 80 (16 subscores), IELTS 6.5 (5.5 subscores), Duolingo 110 or Completion of Academic English Level 6 with C+.
Class size

17

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

2025 Winter Start (December)

Degree start date : 30th December 2025 - Degree end date: 12th June 2026

  • Term 1 winter: 30th December 2025 - 20th March 2026
  • Term 2 spring: 24th March 2026 - 12th June 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 26,220.00

Approximate cost

$ 26,220.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components
45 Credit hour degree program 15 Credit hours apply from Pathway 30 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units

Term 1

ALS 145
Building Strategies for Graduate Success
3 Credit Units
ALS 176
Professional Writing for International Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
CS 321
Introduction to Theory of Computation
3 Credit Units
CS 5XX
Graduate Course Choice in Computer Science
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
13 Credit Units

Term 2

COMM 218Z / COMM 218
Interpersonal Communication Credits
4 Credit Units
CS 5XX
Graduate-level Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence course
4 Credit Units
WR 537
Writing for Science and Engineering
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.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Computer Science-M.Eng.

3.0 GPA cumulative and B or higher grades in all graduate level classes
English level: B or higher grade in all English language classes OR TOEFL 91 (18 subscores) OR IELTS 7.0