International Year One in Computer Science

Suffolk University Boston

International Year One in computer science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Suffolk University.

Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Suffolk University. This transition from an INTO Suffolk program to a university degree program is called progression.

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Key Information

The program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
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

International Year One in Computer Science

Suffolk University Boston

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41 or Duolingo 75.

Class size

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 25 August 2025 - Degree end date: 21 August 2026

Semester 1 fall: 25 August 2025 - 17 December 2025
Semester 2 spring: 12 January 2026 - 2 May 2026
Semester 3 summer: 11 May 2026 - 21 August 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 12 January 2026 - Degree end date: 11 December 2026

Semester 1 spring: 12 January 2026 - 8 May 2026
Semester 2 summer: 11 May 2026 - 21 August 2026
Semester 3 fall: 24 August 2026 - 11 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 62,500.00

Approximate cost

$ 62,500.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 102

Foundations of Reading and Writing I

4 Credit Units

CMPSC F131

Computer Science I

4 Credit Units

CAS 101

Strategies of Success

1 Credit Units

EAP 101

Foundations of Listening and Speaking I

4 Credit Units

AMST 101

American History and Culture*

4 Credit Units

MATH

Math Course - Variable Level**

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

21 Credit Units

Semester 2

AE 044

American Culture Through Literature

0 Credit Units

AE 042

English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4

0 Credit Units

MATH 128

Math for the Modern World

4 Credit Units

AE 043

Student Engagement for Academic Success

0 Credit Units

AE 041

English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4

0 Credit Units

Total credit units

4 Credit Units

Semester 3

EAP 104

Foundations of Reading and Writing II

4 Credit Units

AMST 101

American History and Culture*

4 Credit Units

CMPSC F132

Computer Science II

4 Credit Units

EAP 103

Foundations of Listening and Speaking II

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

16 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.