Graduate Pathway in Software Engineering - (SE Background or Non-SE Background)
Saint Louis University
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Program Details
Graduate Pathway in Software Engineering - (SE Background or Non-SE Background)
Saint Louis University
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) field.* GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Professional goal statement optional. Letters of recommendation optional. GRE optional. *A customized course of study for the Master of Science depends on prior STEM classes and/or work experience in math/statistics, programming, and data structures. Thus, the required credit hours to earn the Master of Science degree can range from 30 to 39 based on individual background.English Language Requirements
TOEFL 75-79 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 22,650.00
Approximate cost
$ 22,650.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Degree Program Components
30 Credit hour program 6 - 12 Credit hours apply from Pathway 18 - 24 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
CSCI 5XXX
Computer Science Colloquium
1 Credit Units
EAP 4200
Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers
3 Credit Units
EAP 4250
Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II
2 Credit Units
CSCI 5XXX
Computer Science Elective
3 Credit Units
CSCI 5030 **
Principles of Software Development
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units
* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
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= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableSoftware Engineering (M.S.) - (SE Background or Non-SE Background)
Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements