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MSE Computer Science at Princeton University

Princeton University, United States

Programme overview

The M.S.E. in Computer Science is a two-year, full-time thesis-based master's programme. Candidates focus on a subarea of computer science through coursework and write an original thesis under an adviser.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 2 years (full-time)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

What you will study

Candidates take at least four courses in year 1 (all for a grade), choose a focus subarea, write an original thesis reviewed by their adviser and one additional reader, and give a public 20-minute seminar in spring of year 2. Students may switch to the non-thesis M.Eng. track in spring of year 1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Computer Science (M.S.E.): GRE General Test not accepted. Application fee $90. The department is not accepting M.S.E. applications for Fall 2027. A confirmed thesis adviser and a 350-500 word thesis proposal abstract are required by the end of year 1 to be readmitted for year 2. Princeton Graduate School: transcripts for every institution attended and three letters of recommendation are required; English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo) is required of applicants whose primary language is not English and whose degree instruction was not entirely in English, with no Graduate School minimum score. Application fee $90.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

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