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The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

Catholic University's Washington campus offers the BS Computer Science through its College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing.

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Catholic University's Washington campus offers the BS Computer Science through its College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing. Students study computing alongside opportunities for faculty-led technical projects.

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Academic eligibility

  • International first-year applicants need a university-preparatory secondary course of study equivalent to a US high-school diploma, normally 12 years of schooling.
  • Supply translated transcripts and the required secondary report; additional mathematics and science preparation is recommended for engineering/computing.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS 6.5 is the published general undergraduate minimum.
  • Individual module scores are also reviewed, and any exemption needs admissions approval.

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Study intakes

  • The international first-year schedule presented here concerns fall entry, with the fall semester running approximately September–December.

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Application deadlines

  • For fall applicants, November 1 covers Early Action and binding Early Decision I; February 1 covers Regular Decision and binding Early Decision II.
  • Confirm the relevant entry-year cycle and immigration preparation before applying.

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International tuition

  • 2026/27 Engineering, Physics, and Computing tuition is US$30,620 per semester for 12 or more credits.
  • Per-semester charges include US$138 student association, US$625 university services and US$125 U-Pass.
  • The tuition-refund plan adds US$120 unless waived; F-1/J-1 medical insurance is required unless an approved waiver applies.
  • Housing and meals are extra.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International first-year students are eligible for merit awards up to US$33,000 per year.
  • Awards apply to university-billed tuition and are subject to admission, offer and renewal conditions; a scholarship does not guarantee coverage of total expenses.

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What can international students study at The Catholic University of America?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Washington, DC. 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 The Catholic University of America?

International first-year applicants need a university-preparatory secondary course of study equivalent to a US high-school diploma, normally 12 years of schooling. Supply translated transcripts and the required secondary report; additional mathematics and science preparation is recommended for engineering/computing. IELTS 6.5 is the published general undergraduate minimum. Individual module scores are also reviewed, and any exemption needs admissions approval.

How much are international tuition fees at The Catholic University of America?

2026/27 Engineering, Physics, and Computing tuition is US$30,620 per semester for 12 or more credits. Per-semester charges include US$138 student association, US$625 university services and US$125 U-Pass. The tuition-refund plan adds US$120 unless waived; F-1/J-1 medical insurance is required unless an approved waiver applies. Housing and meals are extra. 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 The Catholic University of America?

For fall applicants, November 1 covers Early Action and binding Early Decision I; February 1 covers Regular Decision and binding Early Decision II. Confirm the relevant entry-year cycle and immigration preparation before applying. The international first-year schedule presented here concerns fall entry, with the fall semester running approximately September–December. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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