Computer Science (CSCN-MEng) at Cornell University

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering Program (M.Eng.) in computer science is a one year professional degree program designed to develop expertise in system design and implementation in many areas of computer science.

Duration: 30 credits minimum | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisites; All applicants must have a bachelor's degree (BA / BS / BE) in computer science or a related technical field (e.g., electrical and computer engineering, information science, operations research) typically suffices. Applicants who have majored in these and other fields are absolutely encouraged to apply provided they have demonstrated knowledge of the following subjects:; Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (e.g., CS 2110 ): Intermediate programming in a high-level language and introduction to computer science. Application deadline: Fall, February 1; Spring, October 1

USD 73,946 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 1 tuition per year (M.Eng, selected M.P.S., M.M.H., and M.S. Information Systems, Advanced Architectural Design, Advanced Urban Design, Design Technology); one rate for all students; tuition only, excludes fees and health insuranc Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/master-engineering-computer-science/apply

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