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Bachelor of Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

International students can study the Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program

Joint Program

A 3+2 program offers you the opportunity to double major – earn a degree in a science major from UNCW in approximately three years and an engineering degree at NC State in the final two years of study. You will complete the NC State engineering transfer admission requirements while completing your UNCW major and University Studies requirements.

Dual Campus Experience

Live the full UNCW experience while completing most of the major requirements for the Computer Science degree in your first three years. You have the option to take 1-2 NC State engineering courses live in our state of the art videoconference classroom on UNCW's beautiful coastal campus. On-site faculty and staff will be available to support and facilitate your learning in the NC State engineering courses. Upon successful transfer admission to NC State, you will take all upper-level engineering courses in Raleigh. Select engineering courses will transfer back to UNCW to fulfill a portion of the Computer Science degree.

Knowledge of mathematical, algorithmic, and computing principles appropriate to the design and implementation of computer-based systems

An ability to apply analysis, design, development, and testing principles in the construction of software systems

An ability to function effectively on a software development team

An ability to communicate effectively on technical subject matters

A recognition of the value of continued professional development, as evidenced by the ability to acquire and use appropriate techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program

Find your career in:

Develop, design, and test software applications.

Design, develop, and test electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment.

Design and analyze algorithms to solve programs and study the performance of computer hardware and software.

Design, test, and implement new software applications or programs.

Program websites, apps, and other technologies.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Three-Plus-Two Computer Science & Electrical or Computer Engineering Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen