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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (STEM) Shorelight Group - University of Alaska Fairbanks Shorelight Group - University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA

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USD 29190

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Earn your computer science degree from a personal, hands-on program accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. UAF’s emphasis on real-world learning and small-class environments ensures you’ll gain practical experience both in and beyond the classroom to prepare for employment in a high-demand profession.

Work closely with world-renowned faculty on specialized research projects. Enjoy access to state-of-the-art labs and gain a high level of technical programming knowledge, including with C++ language. Get career experience through student design teams and have the opportunity to compete nationally in the NASA Lunabotics Competition and the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

You’ll graduate as a high-demand candidate whose résumé will catch the eyes of employers: UAF has a 100% job placement for computer science graduates.

What Is Computer Science?

Computer science is the study of information handling and data processing and its application to world problems. Computer scientists write and program software, create applications for mobile devices and develop websites.  

If you are a creative problem solver who is excited by new software processes and has an interest in using sophisticated technology to tackle everything from creating virtual reality computer games to developing new programming language, computer science is the career path for you.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    29190

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    11990 Per year

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