Master of Science in Computer Science

The M.S. degree in the School of Computing requires a thesis or non-thesis degree and provides comprehensive course and research experience. Most graduate students are supported financially throughout their graduate career via a combination of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships. Our admissions standards are high, and hence the competition is rigorous for limited number of open positions within the program. Admission is based on an evaluation of both an applicant’s academic profile and research potential. A student may pursue an MS with (1) a thesis option, or (2) a project option, or (3) a course-only option. The Computer Science degree is designed to accommodate a range of specializations within a common framework of course requirements.

Bachelor DegreeYou may apply if you have received a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Four years of study is required for most international university degrees (see below for potential exceptions). The Office of Admissions is the best resource if you have questions regarding accreditation of your universityA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. If your GPA is not calculated on a 4.0 scale, please enter the number as stated on your transcript. The international admissions will calculate the equivalent GPA