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 Suffolk University.

Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Suffolk University. This transition from an INTO Suffolk program to a university degree program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

  • 126 credit hour program
  • 33 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 93 credit hours remaining toward degree

1-Semester:

  • 126 credit hour program
  • 17 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 109 credit hours remaining toward degree

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 pathway.
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This International Year One 1-Semester Pathway lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, or Duolingo 105.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
7 January 2020 5 May 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$23,660
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

This International Year One 2-Semester Pathway lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, IELA 162, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
7 January 2020 21 August 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$41,160
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

This International Year One 3-Semester Pathway lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, IELA 154, or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
7 January 2020 18 December 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$50,010
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 1-Semester Pathway lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, or Duolingo 105.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
26 August 2020 18 December 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2021 11 May 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

This International Year One 2-Semester Pathway lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, IELA 162, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
26 August 2020 11 May 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2021 27 August 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

This International Year One 3-Semester Pathway lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, IELA 154, or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
26 August 2020 27 August 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2021 17 December 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 1-Semester Pathway lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, or Duolingo 105.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
31 August 2021 17 December 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
4 January 2022 4 May 2022 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

This International Year One 2-Semester Pathway lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, IELA 162, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
31 August 2021 4 May 2022 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
4 January 2022 26 August 2022 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, or Duolingo 105.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
7 January 2020 5 May 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$23,660
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, IELA 162, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
7 January 2020 21 August 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$41,160
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, IELA 154, or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
7 January 2020 18 December 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$50,010
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, or Duolingo 105.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
26 August 2020 18 December 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2021 11 May 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, IELA 162, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
26 August 2020 11 May 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2021 27 August 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, IELA 154, or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
26 August 2020 27 August 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2021 17 December 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, or Duolingo 105.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
31 August 2021 17 December 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
4 January 2022 4 May 2022 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL iBT 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 5.5, IELA 162, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

INTO Suffolk offers over $2 million in scholarships for international students.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
31 August 2021 4 May 2022 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
4 January 2022 26 August 2022 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

12-16 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 18
Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.0 GPA

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