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- Complete the equivalent of US secondary education and submit academic records, a recommendation and required translations.
- SAT/ACT are optional for general admission; programme review still applies.
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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026
Sacred Heart's four-year BS Computer Science combines programming, systems and computing ethics with a senior project.
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Sacred Heart's four-year BS Computer Science combines programming, systems and computing ethics with a senior project. This guide concerns the Fairfield undergraduate route, not graduate or online certificates.
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Language requirements
- The 2026/27 international catalogue lists preferred IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 110 with production at least 85.
- Accepted waivers and alternative exams are assessed by international admissions.
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Study intakes
- Fall is the main first-year cycle covered here.
- January entry is available university-wide, but confirm Computer Science sequencing before choosing it.
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Application deadlines
- Binding Early Decision I: November 15; non-binding Early Action I: December 1; Early Decision II: January 15; Early Action II: February 1.
- Later applications receive case-by-case Regular Decision review.
- May 1 is a deposit/housing priority date.
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International tuition
- 2026/27 tuition is US$27,085 per fall/spring semester at 12–18 credits, plus US$175 student services per semester.
- Annual tuition and mandatory base fees total US$54,520.
- Annual health insurance is US$3,252 unless waived; computing programme/course fees, housing and meals can add further charges.
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Scholarships & funding
- International applicants are automatically considered for scholarships with admission.
- Awards are competitive and do not imply that tuition or living costs will be covered; rely on the individual offer and renewal terms.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Sacred Heart University?
Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Fairfield. 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 Sacred Heart University?
Complete the equivalent of US secondary education and submit academic records, a recommendation and required translations. SAT/ACT are optional for general admission; programme review still applies. The 2026/27 international catalogue lists preferred IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 110 with production at least 85. Accepted waivers and alternative exams are assessed by international admissions.
How much are international tuition fees at Sacred Heart University?
2026/27 tuition is US$27,085 per fall/spring semester at 12–18 credits, plus US$175 student services per semester. Annual tuition and mandatory base fees total US$54,520. Annual health insurance is US$3,252 unless waived; computing programme/course fees, housing and meals can add further charges. 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 Sacred Heart University?
Binding Early Decision I: November 15; non-binding Early Action I: December 1; Early Decision II: January 15; Early Action II: February 1. Later applications receive case-by-case Regular Decision review. May 1 is a deposit/housing priority date. Fall is the main first-year cycle covered here. January entry is available university-wide, but confirm Computer Science sequencing before choosing it. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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