Brigham Young University is a private university in Provo, Utah, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and open to students of all faiths who agree to its honour code. It is best known for accounting, business, engineering, computer science and languages, with tuition far below other US private universities. Choose it for a highly ranked degree at exceptional value if you are comfortable with its religious environment.
Provo, United States
Official website: byu.edu
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Top 5 in the US (Public Accounting Report)
Top 30 US undergraduate business school (U.S. News)
Among the lowest of any US private university, subsidised by the Church
$8,000 – $18,000
International students, undergraduate and master's, higher rate for non-members
$12,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on byu.edu before you apply.
Master of Accountancy (Marriott)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 85
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 85
MBA (Marriott School of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 85
MS Information Systems Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 85
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 85
BS Accounting (Marriott)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 85
Accounting — a top-5 US programme with the highest CPA pass rates in the country.
Tuition heavily subsidised by the Church, with higher but still low rates for non-members.
Honour code — all students commit to standards on dress, alcohol and conduct.
Languages — most students speak a second language, many from missionary service.
Graduates join the Big Four accounting firms, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Qualtrics and Utah's Silicon Slopes tech firms.
Marriott MBA graduates report median base salaries above USD 120,000.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Accounting graduates are recruited at rates among the highest of any US school.
Undergrad
1 Dec 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
1 Oct 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 560-acre campus sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Provo, with the Marriott business school, the engineering buildings and the library around a central quad.
Provo is a family-oriented city of about 115,000 people with low rent, no alcohol on campus and ski resorts 45 minutes away. Salt Lake City is 45 minutes by car or train.
Form I-20 issued by BYU
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, applications close on 1 December 2026; winter 2027 entry closes 1 October 2026. Every applicant also needs an ecclesiastical endorsement and must agree to the honour code. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most closing between January and March.
Undergraduates can start in fall (September) or winter (January). Computer science and engineering master's programmes admit for both, while the Marriott accountancy, MBA and information systems master's are fall only. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student and Scholar Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Accountancy, computer science, the Marriott MBA, information systems and electrical engineering attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a strong bachelor's degree, TOEFL 85 or IELTS 7.0, and the GMAT or GRE for business programmes. All students must agree to the honour code and obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement.
BYU's tuition is already subsidised by the Church, so it costs far less than other private universities, with members paying about half the non-member rate. International students can apply for academic scholarships and graduate assistantships, though need-based aid is limited. Check the financial aid pages for current details.
