SM Computational Science and Engineering at Harvard University

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master’s led by Computer Science, Applied Math and Engineering Sciences faculty, giving rigorous training in the mathematical and computational foundations of computational science and engineering: modelling and simulation of complex systems, parallel programming, and analysis of very large data sets.

Faculty: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Computational Science and Engineering | Duration: 2 semesters (one academic year); many students extend to a third semester | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Eight courses.

Career pathways

Applications span scientific research, manufacturing, risk analysis, health care, aerospace, bioengineering, energy, ecological systems and computer game development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No formal prerequisites. Applicants need working knowledge of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, familiarity with probability and statistical inference, fluency in at least one programming language such as Python or R, and an understanding of basic computer science concepts.

USD 67,504 a year (2026-2027). Full-year tuition (see Harvard Griffin GSAS cost of attendance page for second-year rate) Source

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 semesters (one academic year); many students extend to a third semester

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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