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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

Alabama's Computer Science BS is a 120-credit undergraduate degree with a Cyber Security concentration that replaces CS electives within that total.

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Alabama's Computer Science BS is a 120-credit undergraduate degree with a Cyber Security concentration that replaces CS electives within that total. This profile concerns Tuscaloosa, which has separate admission and funding rules from Alabama's Birmingham and Huntsville institutions. Graduate applications require their own programme assessment.

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  1. Computer Science BS — undergraduate, 120 credits
  2. Computer Science BS with Cyber Security concentration — undergraduate
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Academic eligibility

  • International first-year applicants educated outside the US undergo competitive individual review and submit their school records and required English evidence.
  • For 2027 entry, SAT/ACT is required when the cumulative high-school GPA is below 3.0.
  • Test scores are also required for automatic scholarship consideration; admission eligibility and scholarship eligibility are different decisions.

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Language requirements

  • Undergraduate examples are IELTS 6.0, PTE 54, DET 110 or TOEFL 4.5 for tests dated on/after January 21, 2026 (79 for earlier tests).
  • Language-support coursework can still be required based on skills evidence.
  • Conditional admission has a separate route.
  • These scores do not establish graduate admission requirements.

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Study intakes

  • The international first-year page lists spring (January–May), summer (June–August) and fall (August–December) semesters.
  • Programme availability and immigration preparation should be checked before choosing a term.

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Application deadlines

  • International freshman priority application dates are November 2 for spring and December 4 for summer/fall.
  • Confirm the intended entry year with International Admissions.
  • These priority dates precede the semester start and do not establish a guaranteed final acceptance date.

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International tuition

  • The 2026–27 international funding estimate lists tuition of USD 35,924 across fall and spring, plus USD 200 international fees and an estimated USD 800 course/college fees.
  • The published USD 59,102 funding total includes additional living and other costs, including summer living provision.
  • Actual course fees vary; use the programme and enrolment-specific bill for graduate study.

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Scholarships & funding

  • SAT/ACT scores are required for automatic scholarship consideration.
  • Check the current international award schedule, test receipt dates and renewal conditions before budgeting a reduction in tuition; the award value depends on the applicable scholarship criteria.

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What can international students study at The University of Alabama?

Selected programme options include Computer Science BS — undergraduate, 120 credits, Computer Science BS with Cyber Security concentration — undergraduate. 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 University of Alabama?

International first-year applicants educated outside the US undergo competitive individual review and submit their school records and required English evidence. For 2027 entry, SAT/ACT is required when the cumulative high-school GPA is below 3.0. Test scores are also required for automatic scholarship consideration; admission eligibility and scholarship eligibility are different decisions. Undergraduate examples are IELTS 6.0, PTE 54, DET 110 or TOEFL 4.5 for tests dated on/after January 21, 2026 (79 for earlier tests). Language-support coursework can still be required based on skills evidence. Conditional admission has a separate route. These scores do not establish graduate admission requirements.

How much are international tuition fees at The University of Alabama?

The 2026–27 international funding estimate lists tuition of USD 35,924 across fall and spring, plus USD 200 international fees and an estimated USD 800 course/college fees. The published USD 59,102 funding total includes additional living and other costs, including summer living provision. Actual course fees vary; use the programme and enrolment-specific bill for graduate study. 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 University of Alabama?

International freshman priority application dates are November 2 for spring and December 4 for summer/fall. Confirm the intended entry year with International Admissions. These priority dates precede the semester start and do not establish a guaranteed final acceptance date. The international first-year page lists spring (January–May), summer (June–August) and fall (August–December) semesters. Programme availability and immigration preparation should be checked before choosing a term. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

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