The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public research university in one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. It is best known for cyber security, computer science, engineering, business and architecture, with the National Security Agency's cyber programmes and San Antonio's military and biomedical economy nearby. Choose it for a cyber security or engineering degree at low University of Texas prices.
San Antonio, United States
Official website: utsa.edu
#1001
R1 — very high research activity
Ranked first in the US by the Ponemon Institute; NSA and DHS Center of Academic Excellence
Over 34,000 students
$22,000 – $27,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$13,000 – $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 utsa.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA (Alvarez College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Cyber Security
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Cyber security — a top-ranked US programme in the city called Cyber City USA.
San Pedro I — a new downtown data science and AI building opened in 2022.
Alvarez College of Business — one of the largest business schools in Texas.
San Antonio — a city of 1.5 million with a large military, medical and cyber economy.
Graduates join USAA, H-E-B, Rackspace, Booz Allen Hamilton, the NSA and San Antonio's military cyber commands.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Cyber security alumni move into federal agencies and defence contractors in Texas and Washington.
Business graduates work in finance and insurance at USAA and Frost Bank.
Undergrad
1 Jun 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
1 Nov 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 725-acre Main Campus sits in north-west San Antonio with the Sombrilla plaza at its centre, the engineering and science buildings nearby and a growing Downtown Campus for data science and architecture.
San Antonio is one of the largest and most affordable big cities in the US, with the River Walk, a warm climate and low rent. Austin is 90 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by UTSA
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
International undergraduate applications for fall 2027 close on 1 June 2027, with a 1 December 2026 priority date for scholarships; spring 2027 entry closes 1 November 2026. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most computing and engineering master's closing between 1 February and 1 June.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August), spring (January) or summer (June). Most master's programmes, including computer science, information technology, data science, electrical engineering and the MBA, admit for both fall and spring. 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.
Computer science, information technology with cyber security, data science, electrical engineering and the MBA attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades and class rank.
UTSA offers limited merit scholarships to international undergraduates, considered automatically if you apply by the priority date; some competitive scholarships also waive the non-resident tuition rate. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are common in computing, engineering and the sciences.
