BSc

Information Systems

Learn more about studying Information Systems 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
    46,394USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Adelphi University says about their program:

Gain the technical and business skills you need to thrive in the modern workplace. With an information systems degree, you will be in high demand. You can work as a software developer, network and computer systems administrator, database manager or computer systems analyst. You can go on to business school to earn an MBA or another advanced degree.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Pathway programs

  • Minimum GPA

    2.5

Undergraduate

  • Must be completing your country’s pre-university education (equivalent to U.S. 12th grade) before arriving for the fall/spring semester
  • Minimum GPA

    3.0

Postgraduate academic requirements

Master's Accelerator Program

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • PTE Academic

    54

  • Duolingo

    110

  • iTEP

    4.5

  • CAE

    B2 First

Academic Accelerator Program

  • TOEFL iBT

    68 to 79 (no band below 14)

  • IELTS

    5.5 to 6.0 (no band below 5.0)

  • ITEP

    3.5 (no band below 3.0)

  • CAE

    B2 First (no subscore below 155)

Master's Accelerated Program (MAP)

  • TOEFL iBT

    68 (no band below 14)

  • IELTS

    5.5 (no band below 5.0)

  • ITEP

    3.5 (no band below 3.0)

  • CAE

    B2 First No subscore below 155

TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Online scores are accepted

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Student comes from native English speaking country
  • Attended US High School for 3+ years (student can be test optional)
  • SAT EWR of 550 or higher
  • Attended a British/American/Canadian/Australian curriculum school where the medium of instruction is English
  • ELS 112 must present a certificate (Not grade report. Student must pass)

Documents required

Pathway Programs

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Personal statement or essay
  • Résumé
  • Course by course evaluation
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Scholarships at Adelphi University

  • #YouAreWelcomeHere (#YAWH) Award

    Official page

    The #YouAreWelcomeHere Award is a scholarship created specifically for incoming international undergraduates. Each fall, Adelphi offers the award to first-time, first-year accepted students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, explicitly targeting the international undergraduate population. Eligible candidates are identified from the admitted pool and contacted directly by Adelphi with instructions to complete the award application; no separate proactive application is needed to be considered. Because eligibility is restricted to non-U.S.-citizen/non-permanent-resident first-time undergraduates, this award is inherently for international undergraduate students.

  • International Merit, Talent & Athletic Scholarships

    Official page

    Adelphi automatically reviews every undergraduate applicant for a scholarship recommendation once a complete application is submitted, with no separate scholarship application required. Adelphi's own international student aid page states explicitly that "undergraduate international students are eligible for merit, talent and athletic scholarships." Depending on the award category, this can include the High School Achievement, Deans and Presidential Awards (roughly $15,000-$40,000 per year based on academic performance and standardized testing), Talent Combination Awards for exceptional ability in theatre, dance, art, music or communications (roughly $18,500-$43,500 per year, audition/portfolio required), and Athletic Grants of up to full tuition, fees, room and board for students with exceptional athletic ability. Because international undergraduates are explicitly named as eligible for these merit, talent and athletic scholarship categories, they qualify on the same competitive basis as domestic applicants.

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

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from USD $46,394 per year

  • Academic accelerator (pathway)

    USD$46,394 per year

  • Master's accelerator (pathway)

    from USD$29,674 per year

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What is the cost of living near Adelphi University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect New York City, New York-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$4,166Range: $3,000 to $5,999
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,780Range: $2,000 to $3,800
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$229Range: $115 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75Range: $50 to $100
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68Range: $30 to $125
Monthly public transport pass$140Range: $130 to $157
Monthly grocery basket$258Range: $142 to $484
Coffee shop drink$6Range: $4 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23Range: $17 to $25
Gym membership$130Range: $50 to $350

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Adelphi 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.