International Year One in Computer Science

Oregon State University

International Year One in Computer Science will prepare you to enter the second year of Oregon State University's competitive undergraduate degree program in computer science.

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

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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 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

International Year One in Computer Science

Oregon State University

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

High school diploma; Minimum 2.5 GPA.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 90 or Completion of Academic English Level 4.

Class size

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

2025 Summer Start (June)

Degree start date : 17 June 2025 - Degree end date: 20 March 2026

Term 1 summer: 17 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
Term 2 fall: 17 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
Term 3 winter: 30 December 2025 - 20 March 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 39,150.00

Approximate cost

$ 39,150.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Term 1

ALS 150

Academic Reading and Writing

3 Credit Units

ALS 151

Academic Listening and Speaking

3 Credit Units

ENGR 100

The OSU Engineering Student

3 Credit Units

ALS 181

Computer Science Orientation ESL Bridge

2 Credit Units

MTH

Math Various

4 Credit Units

BACCORE

Choice

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

18 Credit Units

Term 2

ALS 162

Advanced Writing for International Students

3 Credit Units

ENGR 102

Design Engineering and Problem Solving

3 Credit Units

MTH

Math Various

4 Credit Units

BACCORE

Choice

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

13 Credit Units

Term 3

ENGR 103

Engineering Computation and Algorithmic Thinking

3 Credit Units

WR 121

English Composition

4 Credit Units

COMM 111Z

Public Speaking

4 Credit Units

MTH

Math Various

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

15 Credit Units

* 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.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Computer Science (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)

English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)

Additional Requirements