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ScM Computer Science at Brown University

Brown University, United States

Programme overview

Master's degree for improving professional competence in computer science or preparing for further graduate study, with research or coursework-only options, an optional professional track with internships, and a Comprehensive or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning track (online or on campus).

Faculty: Division of Master's and Professional Programs  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: Up to 2 years on campus; 3-4 semesters (16-month option); 8 courses (8 credits)  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Eight courses with a B average: a basic component of six courses (three CSCI plus three approved related courses) and an advanced component of two courses (master's project CSCI 2980 over two semesters, or two 2000-level CSCI courses). The professional track adds 140-840 hours of CS internships.

Career pathways

Senior software developers, ML/AI engineers, data scientists and product managers at established companies and startups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ScM Computer Science (programme-specific): typically an undergraduate CS degree or equivalent including introductory programming, algorithms and data structures, systems or software engineering, discrete math and probability, linear algebra, plus one advanced CS course. GRE not required (General score submission encouraged). No minimum GPA for admission. Three letters of recommendation (two for fifth-year Brown undergraduates). English for non-native speakers unless exempt: TOEFL iBT 105 (tests on or before January 20, 2026), IELTS 8.0. Deadlines: Spring - international October 1, final November 1; Fall - January 15; fifth-year May 1.

Master's and professional master's cohorts start in fall (September), with some programmes starting in summer (June-August); billing is by Summer, Fall and Spring terms.

Professional master's programmes charge a $200 one-time application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

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