Welcome International Students!
Welcome to the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) College of Computing!
We're delighted that you've chosen to pursue a computing degree at Grand Valley State University! With campuses in Grand Rapids and Allendale, Michigan, the College of Computing offers international students a unique blend of high-quality practical education, modest tuition, reasonable cost of living, a highly supportive educational environment, and real-world experiential industry-based education that help them to thrive at GVSU and graduate prepared to enter the workforce or pursue a graduate education.
All international students are eligible to receive in-state tuition via the in-state tuition scholarship.
If you have applied, or are considering applying, to GVSU as an international student, this website can help answer your questions.
College of Computing students are from around the world! We are proud of our diverse domestic and international student population.
Top 10 Reasons to Study at GVSU College of Computing
1. All computing students gain valuable work experience through internship experiences, which are a required component of all computing undergraduate degrees.
2. Computing students get started solving real industry problems right away. Project-based learning begins in students' first year.
3. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a big school with a small school feel. We offer small class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities to work closely with faculty even at the undergraduate level.
4. GVSU faculty love to teach and are focused on student success. Our classes are taught by full-time faculty, not graduate teaching assistants.
5. Alumni of computing programs are in high demand and have nearly a 100% employment rate upon graduation. Many receive job offers as a result of their internship or co-op experiences.
6. Grand Valley State University tuition is modest compared to other institutions and the cost of living in Grand Rapids is much more affordable than larger U.S. cities. Graduate-level international tuition is the same as in-state tuition.
7. Computing students have 24/7 access to state-of-the-art facilities including a wide variety of project spaces, laboratories, and equipment.
8. Staff in the GVSU International Center are passionate about international education. They provide advocacy, support, community, and resources to ensure international students' success.
9. Grand Valley State University is a very internationally-friendly institution. We rank 6th nationally for the number of students who study abroad, and we are a top producer of Fulbright scholars.
10. Computing programs are in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields and, in the U.S., students in STEM fields qualify for up to three years of work experience after graduation.
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Computing Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Applied Computer Science (M.S.)
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Biomedical Informatics
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Software Design and Development
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Web and Mobile Computing
Cybersecurity (M.S.)
Data Science and Analytics (M.S.)
Health Informatics and Bioinformatics (M.S.)
Undergraduate Programs
Computer Science (B.S.)
Cybersecurity (B.S.)
Information Systems (B.S.)
Data Science and Analytics (DSA)
Information Technology (B.S.)
Computing International Student Spotlights
Gloire Rubambiza
Computer Science Student
Home Country: Congo
Ibrahim Alsuhibani
Computer Information Systems Student
Home Country: Saudi Arabia
Carlson Ngong
Computing & Information System Student
Home Country: Cameroon
Narrative Spotlights
Priscila Ontiveros Chucatiny
B.S. in Computer Science
Home Country: Bolivia
"It was very important for me to have a strong foundation in STEM courses and the curriculum offered by GVSU was the perfect fit. It is a great balance between theory and the hands-on experience. I love how the faculty at GVSU teach you not how to solve problems but how to create solutions. If I could take a class again for fun, it would be Calculus 3. It was absolutely the best class I have ever had in my entire life! The professor gave excellent lectures and made calculus super interesting. I truly loved how I could apply the concepts I learned to real-life scenarios."
Pratik Shrestha
M.S. in Applied Computer Science
Home Country: Nepal
"I spent 3 years at GVSU and I just love the vibe of being here. GVSU has a very good program on computer science with very well experienced faculty. Apart from the course program, I really like the location where it is situated. I always wanted to work in the field of Hardware Programming. I had the opportunity to work as a Firmware Engineering Intern at SoundOff Signal. I got the chance to put my academic and theoretical knowledge into industry and learned how things are done in professional world. As an enthusiastic, curious student who loves to understand how things work, this turned out to be one my most valuable experiences at GVSU and also became a foundational pillar to my future career."
Chit Zin Win
M.S. in Data Science and Analytics
Home Country: Myanmar
"Affordability makes GVSU so attractive to international students. The range of on-campus resources a student can benefit from surprised me the most. The faculty of Computer Science department are always welcoming and helpful when it comes to the course materials or enrollment. Professionally, the internship helped me not only land my first job, but also understand that continuous learning is the key for career progress."