MS Computer Science at Syracuse University

Programme overview

Master's in Computer Science offered in person or online, with faculty in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software design, cyber-physical systems, quantum computing and wireless systems. It emphasizes flexibility in structure and mathematical content.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Department: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 30 credit hours (ten graduate courses) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

30 credits: four required core courses (B- or better in each, with core final-exam grades averaging B- or better) and six electives from graduate computer science and computer engineering courses. No more than two 500-level courses count, and up to six credits may come from a master's thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates work as software engineers, full-stack software engineers, data scientists, security engineers, systems engineers and technology consultants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

College of Engineering and Computer Science (MS applicants): fall applications are due May 1 and spring applications November 1. No minimum GPA is stated (admitted students average about 3.3). The GRE is recommended but optional for 2027 entry. No minimum English score is stated for international applicants (admitted students average about TOEFL 95); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo may be submitted. Letters of recommendation, a personal statement, transcripts, a resume or CV and a $75 non-refundable application fee are required.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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