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California State University, Northridge

Northridge, California, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

CSUN's computing bachelor's includes programming, operating systems, software engineering and a senior design sequence at the Northridge campus.

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CSUN's computing bachelor's includes programming, operating systems, software engineering and a senior design sequence at the Northridge campus.

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  1. BS Computer Science — Northridge main campus
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Academic eligibility

  • International first-year applicants normally need a US-equivalent 3.0 GPA and verified secondary-school completion.
  • Submit official records and English translations.
  • Computing entrants need continuous access to a laptop meeting departmental specifications.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.0 or an accepted equivalent.
  • The English-medium exemption has defined country and schooling conditions; an English-medium letter alone is not a universal waiver.

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Study intakes

  • Fall and spring international first-year entry.

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Application deadlines

  • The dated international calendar closes spring 2027 applications on 31 October 2026 and fall 2027 on 15 May 2027.
  • An older undated page lists a later fall date; use the dated calendar and meet separately assigned document deadlines.

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International tuition

  • The 2026/27 full-year undergraduate base tuition and mandatory fees are US$8,328.
  • Nonresidents add US$471 per enrolled unit; the university's 30-unit illustration totals US$22,458 before insurance, living and applicable course costs.
  • The final bill depends on the credit load.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The International Matador Scholarship is for continuing F-1 students, not a guaranteed entry award.
  • Undergraduate applicants need a 3.0 CSUN GPA and full-time study; government-sponsored students are excluded.
  • The standard Matador Scholarship Program excludes international students.

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What can international students study at California State University, Northridge?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Northridge 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, Northridge?

International first-year applicants normally need a US-equivalent 3.0 GPA and verified secondary-school completion. Submit official records and English translations. Computing entrants need continuous access to a laptop meeting departmental specifications. IELTS Academic 6.0 or an accepted equivalent. The English-medium exemption has defined country and schooling conditions; an English-medium letter alone is not a universal waiver.

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

The 2026/27 full-year undergraduate base tuition and mandatory fees are US$8,328. Nonresidents add US$471 per enrolled unit; the university's 30-unit illustration totals US$22,458 before insurance, living and applicable course costs. The final bill depends on the credit load. 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, Northridge?

The dated international calendar closes spring 2027 applications on 31 October 2026 and fall 2027 on 15 May 2027. An older undated page lists a later fall date; use the dated calendar and meet separately assigned document deadlines. Fall and spring international first-year entry. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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