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- International freshmen require secondary-school completion and a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5/4.0.
- Submit school records and required translations; ACT/SAT scores are not required for general admission.
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Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026
MSU’s Bozeman computer-science degree offers professional and interdisciplinary study options, with computing theory and software coursework.
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MSU’s Bozeman computer-science degree offers professional and interdisciplinary study options, with computing theory and software coursework.
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Language requirements
- Published undergraduate options include IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110 or PTE Academic 51.
- Approved alternative education/test routes are assessed individually; graduate requirements are separate.
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Study intakes
- International undergraduate admissions list fall, spring and summer sessions; confirm the intended computer-science starting schedule.
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Application deadlines
- International undergraduate application deadlines are July 1 for fall, November 15 for spring and March 15 for summer.
- Do not use the earlier graduate deadlines.
- Scholarship consideration follows full admission and available funding.
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International tuition
- For fall 2026/spring 2027, nonresident undergraduate tuition and standard fees total USD 17,142.85 per semester at 12 or more credits.
- Course/programme charges, a USD 150 foreign-student administrative fee per semester and required health insurance are extra.
- Housing, meals and books are not included.
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Scholarships & funding
- International freshmen with full admission and GPA 2.5+ are automatically considered for tuition-only merit awards of USD 5,000–12,000 per academic year.
- Conditional admits are excluded.
- Renewal requires GPA 3.0, full-time enrolment and nonresident status; an award is not guaranteed.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Montana State University?
Selected programme options include B.S. in Computer Science — Bozeman 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 Montana State University?
International freshmen require secondary-school completion and a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5/4.0. Submit school records and required translations; ACT/SAT scores are not required for general admission. Published undergraduate options include IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110 or PTE Academic 51. Approved alternative education/test routes are assessed individually; graduate requirements are separate.
How much are international tuition fees at Montana State University?
For fall 2026/spring 2027, nonresident undergraduate tuition and standard fees total USD 17,142.85 per semester at 12 or more credits. Course/programme charges, a USD 150 foreign-student administrative fee per semester and required health insurance are extra. Housing, meals and books are not included. 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 Montana State University?
International undergraduate application deadlines are July 1 for fall, November 15 for spring and March 15 for summer. Do not use the earlier graduate deadlines. Scholarship consideration follows full admission and available funding. International undergraduate admissions list fall, spring and summer sessions; confirm the intended computer-science starting schedule. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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