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California State University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

Cal State LA's computing bachelor's combines theoretical foundations with practical systems and software development at its State University Drive campus.

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Cal State LA's computing bachelor's combines theoretical foundations with practical systems and software development at its State University Drive campus.

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  1. BS Computer Science — Los Angeles main campus
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Academic eligibility

  • Applicants from overseas schools normally need college-preparatory secondary education, completion by the preceding spring and at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA in academic work from the last three school years.
  • Submit the requested academic records and English translations.

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Language requirements

  • Undergraduate IELTS 5.5 or an approved equivalent, unless a documented English-instruction exemption applies.

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  • International first-year admission is fall only.

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Application deadlines

  • For fall 2027, international first-year applications are accepted from 1 October 2026 through 31 March 2027.
  • Complete academic requirements by spring 2027 and meet the individual transcript and English-document deadlines.

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International tuition

  • Fall 2026 undergraduate tuition is US$3,419 above six units, with US$547.04 mandatory campus fees.
  • Add US$471 nonresident tuition per enrolled unit.
  • International insurance, housing, meals, books and any course-specific charges are separate.
  • These are semester charges before scholarships.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Cal State LA does not advertise special recruitment funding for new international students.
  • Enrolled students with strong academic performance may compete for eligible campus scholarships; verify citizenship and award restrictions.
  • Graduate nonresident waivers do not apply to this bachelor's example.

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What can international students study at California State University, Los Angeles?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Los Angeles main campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for California State University, Los Angeles?

Applicants from overseas schools normally need college-preparatory secondary education, completion by the preceding spring and at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA in academic work from the last three school years. Submit the requested academic records and English translations. Undergraduate IELTS 5.5 or an approved equivalent, unless a documented English-instruction exemption applies.

How much are international tuition fees at California State University, Los Angeles?

Fall 2026 undergraduate tuition is US$3,419 above six units, with US$547.04 mandatory campus fees. Add US$471 nonresident tuition per enrolled unit. International insurance, housing, meals, books and any course-specific charges are separate. These are semester charges before scholarships. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for California State University, Los Angeles?

For fall 2027, international first-year applications are accepted from 1 October 2026 through 31 March 2027. Complete academic requirements by spring 2027 and meet the individual transcript and English-document deadlines. International first-year admission is fall only. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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