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University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

UNM's Albuquerque BS Computer Science develops programming, algorithms, software engineering and operating systems.

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UNM's Albuquerque BS Computer Science develops programming, algorithms, software engineering and operating systems. University admission and progression into the Computer Science major are separate academic checks.

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  1. BS Computer Science — Albuquerque main campus
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Academic eligibility

  • International freshman review requires upper-secondary completion and strong preparation, normally a 2.5 US-equivalent GPA.
  • Submit transcripts and graduation documents with translations.
  • Major progression includes prerequisite computing/mathematics coursework and departmental assessment.

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Language requirements

  • Undergraduate options include IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 95.
  • Conditional English study is separate from direct degree entry; confirm any waiver against the current applicant's educational history.

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Study intakes

  • First-year international entry is available in January and August.
  • Beginning freshmen cannot start in summer.

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Application deadlines

  • Fall 2027: priority application March 1, final application May 1 and required documents June 1.
  • Spring 2027: final application August 15, 2026 and documents October 1, 2026.
  • The current scholarship page separately lists March 15 fall and May 1 spring priority dates.

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International tuition

  • The published 2027/28 international undergraduate estimate, based on a 15-credit full-time load, lists US$38,850 annual tuition and fees without a scholarship.
  • Insurance, living expenses, books and course-specific costs are extra.
  • Scholarship-reduced figures should only be used after an actual award.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International Amigo consideration is automatic for eligible full-time non-immigrant entrants.
  • The freshman academic route includes GPA 3.5, or GPA 3.0 plus ACT 26/SAT 1240.
  • It reduces nonresident tuition to the resident rate; fees remain payable, awards cannot stack and semester renewal conditions apply.

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What can international students study at University of New Mexico?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Albuquerque 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 University of New Mexico?

International freshman review requires upper-secondary completion and strong preparation, normally a 2.5 US-equivalent GPA. Submit transcripts and graduation documents with translations. Major progression includes prerequisite computing/mathematics coursework and departmental assessment. Undergraduate options include IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 95. Conditional English study is separate from direct degree entry; confirm any waiver against the current applicant's educational history.

How much are international tuition fees at University of New Mexico?

The published 2027/28 international undergraduate estimate, based on a 15-credit full-time load, lists US$38,850 annual tuition and fees without a scholarship. Insurance, living expenses, books and course-specific costs are extra. Scholarship-reduced figures should only be used after an actual award. 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 University of New Mexico?

Fall 2027: priority application March 1, final application May 1 and required documents June 1. Spring 2027: final application August 15, 2026 and documents October 1, 2026. The current scholarship page separately lists March 15 fall and May 1 spring priority dates. First-year international entry is available in January and August. Beginning freshmen cannot start in summer. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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