University of Tunis El Manar International Agreement
Overview
This page serves to lay out the agreement between the Grand Valley State University College of Computing and L'Université de Tunis El Manar (UTM). These exchanges will help both institutions learn from each other and continue to grow their programs.
Admission - 1 + 1
- Complete the International Student Interest Form
- Begin the graduate application here
- While program requirements must still be met, we take a holistic view of each application.
- English proficiency requirement is waived
- Official transcripts
- Two recommendations
- Resume
- Personal statement
- If your transcripts are not in English, then you will need to submit an English-translated transcript along with the original transcript. Both documents need to be emailed by your institution to adm-transcripts@gvsu.edu.
Tunisia to U.S. Grading Scale
|
Scale |
U.S. Grade Equivalent |
|---|---|
|
13-20 |
A |
|
12-12.9 |
B+ |
|
11-11.9 |
B |
|
10-10.9 |
C |
|
9-9.9 |
C- |
|
8-8.9 |
D |
|
0-7.9 |
F |
Please note: 11/20 in Tunisia = 3.0 GPA in the U.S.
After Admittance
- Admitted undergraduate students will work with an advisor to build a plan of study
- Admitted graduate students will work work with an advisor and/or their graduate program director to build a plan of study
- Indicate your interest in a Graduate Assistantship by completing the form. Decisions are made in March for the coming academic year.
Costs Per Year (current as of 2025)
|
Category |
Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
|
Tuition |
$14, 778 |
|
Living Expenses |
$10,944 |
|
Health Insurance |
$1,900 |
|
Total |
$27,622 |
*The above is after in-state tuition is applied. Other options to cover the costs include:
- TAship with the College of Computing
- GAship with another office/college on campus
- On-campus work
On-Campus Housing
Grand Valley State University offers on-campus housing on the downtown Grand Rapids campus and the main Allendale campus. Both offer proximity to classes and facilities (recreation, dining, etc.) Housing costs include all utilities (including internet) and a laundry card.
Off-Campus Housing
There are a variety of places near both campuses that offer housing for students.
There are tips and terms to know on the Off-Campus Housing page.
Please be aware of your rights as a renter.
Graduate Programs
- Applied Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science and Analytics
- Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
- Artificial Intelligence*
- Human-Centered Computing*
- Software Engineering*
*launching Fall 2025
Course Equivalencies
FAQ - Intl Partnerships
Please scroll up and follow the directions for the program in which you're interested.
A table with total costs of tuition, housing, and other expenses is on this website.
Per the agreement made between GVSU and your school, any admitted student will get a scholarship letter confirming in-state tuition, which can be used as part of the financial documents needed to obtain an I-20.
We have worked closely with area employers to find what they are looking for from our graduates, and we are establishing internship sites with them. Our internship partner coordinator, Chris Babbitt, is a great contact for more information.
Definitely! We have full-time staff dedicated to finding internships and providing career development. GVSU's International Student Services office is an excellent support as well.
Yes! We have regular social and informational events at the College of Computing, and we have many student organizations.
Reach out to Graduate Programs Coordinator, Johanna Swanson, at computing.grad@gvsu.edu. To better advise you, please include your full name and your (intended) program.