Troy, Alabama, is a town of about 20,000 people surrounded by farmland and pine forest in the south-east of the state. The university began there in 1887 as a school for training teachers. Today it has one of the larger international student groups in Alabama, many of them in computer science and business at master's level. There are also campuses in Dothan, Montgomery and Phenix City.
Troy, Alabama, United States
Official website: troy.edu
1887
Public university in Alabama
Troy, Dothan, Montgomery and Phenix City
NCAA Division I, Sun Belt Conference
$12,000 – $20,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$10,000 – $13,000
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 troy.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, Jun
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, Jun
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
A large international student community on a small-town campus.
Low tuition for a US master's degree.
Sun Belt football at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Computer science graduates move into software and IT roles across the US.
STEM master's graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
Business graduates find jobs with Alabama's manufacturers, including the car plants around Montgomery.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The main campus is compact and walkable, with residence halls, Trojan Arena and a quiet town square a few minutes away. Summers are long and humid, and winters are mild.
Troy is small and cheap, and a car makes life easier. Montgomery is under an hour north, and the Gulf beaches around Panama City are about two and a half hours' drive.
Form I-20 issued by Troy University
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
Troy admits on a rolling basis for each term. Aim to finish your application about three months before the term starts, so there's time for the I-20 and the visa appointment.
Troy runs fall, spring and summer terms, so international students can start in August, January or June. Most new graduate students choose August or January.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Troy University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Computer science at master's level, the MBA and business administration are the main draws. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree, a reasonable GPA and IELTS 6.0; undergraduate entry uses school grades and IELTS 6.0.
Troy offers international undergraduates scholarships, and some graduate students get assistantships. Awards are usually decided with the offer, so apply early.
