International Year One in Computer Science
International Year One in Computer Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.
Join us on campus or start online and join us as soon as you can
This September, our flexible study options will keep you on track for university success – whether you start on campus or online at home.
Course features
- Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
- Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.
- Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
1 Semester
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* |
| 14 January 2021 | 11 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 90 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2020 | 11 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 14 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 40, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 75 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2020 | 10 December 2021 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 14 January 2021 | 10 May 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2022 | 10 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 90 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2021 | 10 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 40, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 75 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2021 | 9 December 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2022 | 7 May 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 9 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 90 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 9 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 40, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 75 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 8 December 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 6 May 2025 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 14 January 2021 | 11 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 90 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2020 | 11 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 14 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 40, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 75 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2020 | 10 December 2021 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 14 January 2021 | 10 May 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2022 | 10 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 90 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2021 | 10 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 40, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 75 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2021 | 9 December 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2022 | 7 May 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 120 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 9 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 90 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 9 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 40, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 75 |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 8 December 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 6 May 2025 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.