MS Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Building the technical skills to leverage artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity is as valuable now as ever before as rapidly changing technology is impacting all facets of our lives. Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Computer Science allows you to create your own pathway to developing the theoretical and practical skills that employers seek.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Computing and Technology | Study mode: full-time (on-campus and online options) | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: CS 554 Data-Intensive Computing; CS 558 Advanced Computer Security; CS 577 Deep Learning.

Career pathways

Graduates have found jobs for master’s in computer science such as: Data systems designer; Program developer; Security systems designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission: You must complete the Illinois Tech graduate application , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply. Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply. Please contact the Computer Science Department at [email protected] with any questions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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