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BS in Computer Engineering

As a Computer Engineering major at SHU, you’ll gain a unique experience with an innovative curriculum that combines technological tools and student-centered, project-based learning with industry integration.

With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree from SHU, you will explore computer science, electronic engineering, and digital systems with an emphasis on theory, analysis, and design. You won’t just develop your technical savvy -- you’ll enhance your communication skills and emerge from the program able to communicate complex computer engineering concepts to a range of audiences.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Sacred Heart University boasts a strong placement rate of 98%, with most graduates finding employment or enrolling in graduate school within six months of graduation. The University's Center for Career & Professional Development assists students with finding jobs and internships, while resources like Interstride help international students find opportunities, connect with employers, and navigate visa sponsorships.

Career & Professional Development Resources
Center for Career & Professional Development:
Provides support to students for finding career opportunities and continued professional growth after graduation.
Interstride:
A portal designed to help students find jobs and internships, network with other students, and find immigration and career support, particularly for international students.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications
High School Diploma:
You must have completed a high school degree or its equivalent, representing the final 12 years of formal education.

Transcripts:
You need to provide official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools you attended.

While SAT/ACT scores are optional, a strong academic record and GPA are critical, with most admitted students having a GPA of 3.4 or higher.

English Language Proficiency
Required Tests:
Proof of English proficiency is necessary for international students. Accepted tests and minimum scores include:
TOEFL (iBT): 80
IELTS (Academic): 6.5
Duolingo: 110
PTE: 62

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield , Connecticut ,United States