Center for Global Learning and Engagement (CGLE) is 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s unit that is dedicated to supporting prospective and current international students. CGLE handles all matters related to international students, including admissions, orientation, scholarships, and off-campus employment (CPT and OPT). Please click to make an appointment with a CGLE staff member.
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø International Guidebook provides important information about living in the United States and, specifically, the state of Arkansas. This is a useful resource for both prospective and current international students.
Did you know that
- 91³Ô¹ÏÍø offers in-state tuition for international students who live on campus. Please visit here to find out more about the cost of attendance.
- We offer four Bachelor’s programs (Computer Science,ÌýSoftware Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science) and a Master’s program (Computer Science).
- Our faculty engage in cutting-edge research in a variety of fields, including image/video processing/analysis, data mining/machine learning, network security, and scientific computing.
- Thirty-seven countries have been represented in our department in recent years.
Frequently asked questions about international graduate admissions:
- Q: What is the application fee, and can it be waived?
A: The application fee is $50. This fee is non-refundable and non-waivable. - Q: What is the application deadline?
A: For fall and spring admissions, the deadlines are July 1 and November 1, respectively. For details, please visit here. - Q: Do you admit for the summer term?
A: We do not admit for the summer term unless in exceptional circumstances. - Q: What are the admission requirements?
A: Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores, transcripts and diplomas for previous degrees, and credential evaluation for all non-U.S. transcripts by an AACRAO-approved evaluation agency. Please visit here for general requirements and here for program-specific requirements. - Q: What is the minimum TOEFL/IELTS score required?
A: The minimum required English proficiency score is 79 for TOEFL (iBT) and 6.5 for IELTS. For details and exceptions, please visit here. - Q: What is the minimum GRE score required?
A: We do not require the GRE. - Q: Do you require an undergraduate degree in Computer Science?
A: For direct admission to the MS program in Computer Science, the applicant must have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a closely related field. Otherwise, the applicant may be required to take leveling courses or proficiency exams. For details, please visit here. - Q: How can I apply for admission?
A: Please visit here. - Q: What is the cost of attendance?
A: 91³Ô¹ÏÍø offers in-state tuition for international students who live on campus. Please visit here to find out more about the cost of attendance. - Q: Are there any scholarships for which I can apply?
A: Please visit here. - Q: Are there any assistantships for which I can apply?
A: We have two kinds of assistantships available: graduate teaching assistantships (GTA) and graduate research assistantships (GRA). Both positions are typically reserved for current students. Incoming students are eligible to apply for these positions once they successfully complete a semester at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. - Q: Are there any on-campus jobs for which I can apply?
A: Please visit here. - Q: Whom should I contact with additional questions?
A: Please email internationaladmission@uca.edu.
