Computer Science B.S.
Bachelor in Computer Science at University of South Florida, United States — verified requirements, intakes, deadlines, and budget context.
Program facts
- University
- University of South Florida
- Country
- United States
- Degree level
- Bachelor
- Subject
- Computer Science
- International students
- Accepted
- Bangladeshi students
- Accepted
- Official tuition
- $18,416
- Duration
- 48 months
- IELTS minimum
- Missing
- Next deadline
- Mar 1, 2027
Source: University of South Florida official sources · Data last updated Sep 3, 2026
University of South Florida
USF describes the Computer Science major as covering programming, software design, algorithms, computer systems and electives including AI, virtual reality, robotics and quantum computing.
Requirements
These are the explicit structured requirements currently attached to this program.
International freshman academic requirement
International freshman applicants must submit the USF application, USD 30 application fee, STARS/official transcripts as applicable, and SAT/ACT/CLT scores. Admission remains selective and course placement/major progression requirements may apply.
Evidence note: USF international freshman how-to-apply page lists application, fee, transcripts/STARS and SAT/ACT/CLT score submission steps.
Requirement sourceBangladesh/international eligibility
Bangladeshi students are treated as international applicants. This row is Bangladesh-visible only subject to USF international admissions, visa/I-20, financial-document, and program-specific requirements.
Evidence note: USF official international admissions pages define international applicant routes and requirements.
Requirement sourceApplication route and fee
Apply through USF or Common App; USD 30 nonrefundable application fee; international wire transfer via Flywire is available.
Evidence note: USF international freshman how-to-apply page lists USF/Common App application and USD 30 fee.
Requirement sourceTuition/budget basis
Estimated 2025-26 non-Florida-resident undergraduate tuition and fees for 28 credits in USF official cost-of-attendance table; actual charges vary.
Evidence note: Tuition stored in USD from official USF cost/program pages; BDT value is an exchange-rate estimate, not an official USF fee.
Requirement sourceSAT Reading and Writing
SAT Reading and Writing 490 or higher is accepted for international freshman English proficiency.
Test: SAT Reading and Writing
Overall minimum: 490
Component rule: Reading and Writing ≥ 490.
Components: reading and writing: 490
Evidence note: USF international freshman page lists SAT Reading and Writing, ACT, and CLT minimums and says TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo are not accepted as substitutes.
Requirement sourceACT English and Reading
ACT English 17 or higher and Reading 19 or higher.
Test: ACT
Component rule: English ≥ 17; Reading ≥ 19.
Components: english: 17, reading: 19
Evidence note: USF international freshman English proficiency requirements list ACT component minimums.
Requirement sourceCLT Verbal Reasoning and Writing
CLT Verbal Reasoning and Writing 38 or higher.
Test: CLT
Overall minimum: 38
Component rule: Verbal Reasoning and Writing ≥ 38.
Components: verbal reasoning and writing: 38
Evidence note: USF international freshman English proficiency requirements list CLT minimums.
Requirement sourceIELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo freshman non-acceptance note
USF states TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and similar English proficiency tests are not accepted as substitutes for the freshman SAT/ACT/CLT minimums.
Test: IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo
Evidence note: Official USF freshman page contains an explicit non-substitution note.
Requirement sourceInternational freshman merit scholarships
USF automatically considers completed Summer/Fall 2027 freshman applications for competitive merit-based scholarships by 15 Jan 2027; awards are limited/not guaranteed.
Evidence note: USF international scholarships page lists Summer/Fall 2027 freshman scholarship consideration deadline and limited competitive awards.
Requirement sourceIntakes and deadlines
Application windows currently published for this program. Always confirm the final deadline on the official university page before applying.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Start year: 2027
Source-qualified intake/deadline. Verify programme-specific cycle before application: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/undergraduate/freshmen-dates-deadlines.aspx
Related scholarships
These are either direct program links or best available fallbacks based on the parent university and country.
University at Buffalo International Admissions Scholarship
Deadline: Considered with undergraduate international admission; maintain full-time enrollment and GPA/CGPA at least 3.0 to retain after enrollment.
University at Buffalo Master’s-Level Funding for International Students
Deadline: Requirements and deadlines vary by department/program; students should contact the programme.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Deadline: Deadlines are country specific. Confirm the current cycle with the local Fulbright commission or embassy guidance.
Harvard University Financial Aid (International)
Deadline: Jan 1, 2027
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Deadline: Feb 28, 2027
United States planning guide
Country-level estimates keep this page useful even when school-specific budgets are not fully verified yet.