BSIT

Information Technology: Cloud Computing

Learn more about studying Information Technology: Cloud Computing as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Bachelor's
Duration
4 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
23,620USD
Start date
Jan, May, Sep
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What Westcliff University says about their program:

The Cloud Computing program is designed to provide students with a foundation in cloud computing technologies for business. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of cloud computing and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn technologies, processes, and management of systems including virtualization and storage, APIs and scripting, AWS and Azure, cloud security and disaster recovery, and strategic cloud implementation concepts for business applications.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

High school diploma from a university-recognized high school with a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or university-recognized high school equivalency, or completion of successfully take and pass the relevant examination such as GED, TASC, or HiSET; OR
High school diploma plus a previously earned Associate-level, or higher, degree from a nationally, regionally, or governmentally accredited college or university; OR
High school diploma plus twenty-four (24) college-level credits (not including remedial credits) from a nationally, regionally, or government-accredited college or university earned with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; OR
Approval from the Admissions Committee following a review of factors considered essential for academic success, including previous academic progress, non-academic achievements, and any additional information requested by the Committee as they relate to standards set by the University's governing bodies.

Postgraduate academic requirements

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from a regionally or nationally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. OR
Applicants seeking acceptance into a graduate degree program in the College of Technology and Engineering (COTE) must have an undergraduate degree in the field of technology; otherwise, they must take TECH 100 Introduction to Technology as a prerequisite.

Doctoral-Level Programs:

A master’s degree, or equivalent, with a 2.5 GPA from a regionally or nationally accredited institution

English proficiency

Undergraduate

Cambridge B2 First Exam
160
Duolingo
95
TOEFL iBT
60
IELTS
5.5
PTE
50

Postgraduate

Cambridge B2 First Exam
170
Duolingo
105
TOEFL iBT
79
IELTS
6.0
PTE
58

Applicants who submit qualifying TOEFL or IELTS scores may be eligible for an Application Fee waiver.

English proficiency waivers

Prospective students whose native language is English
Prospective students who have earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction

Documents required

Diploma/Transcripts from a qualifying school
Electronic Application
Diploma and Transcripts with C or better
Bank Statements showing a minimum of US$26,000
Virtual interview with admissions representative required before I-20 is issued
Proof of English Proficiency
Disclosure Forms
Copy of their passport
Proof of Health Insurance

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Scholarships at Westcliff University

Tuition Scholarship International
Official page
A 25% tuition discount available to new online students at Westcliff University, applicable to undergraduate programs including the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd), and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), as well as several graduate programs. The offer requires no SAT, GRE, or GMAT scores. The page is titled and marketed as "Tuition Scholarship International," with no country restriction stated, making it open to international undergraduate applicants enrolling in Westcliff's online undergraduate degrees. The discount cannot be combined with other scholarship offers.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Westcliff University understands that every student is unique, and as a result, every student’s financial aid package can be just as unique as the applicant.

Fee information

Bachelor tuition
US$23,620 per year
Master Programs tuition
US$10,414 per year
Doctorate Programs tuition
from US$10,510 per year

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What is the cost of living near Westcliff University?

Category	Cost (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass	$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket	$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink	$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership	$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Westcliff University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements