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Graduate Certificate Computer Science at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The Certificate in Computer Science at Tufts University is a four-course graduate certificate designed for students and professionals who already have preparation in computer science and want to deepen their knowledge in a focused area of the field. Students create a specialized course plan using graduate Computer Science offerings and selected special topics courses.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 9 - 24 months  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Students complete four graduate-level courses in Computer Science and may cluster their coursework around a particular interest or research area. Courses may be selected from regular Computer Science department offerings or from COMP 150 Special Topics offerings.

Career pathways

The Certificate in Computer Science can support students and professionals who want to deepen their existing computing knowledge or develop expertise in a specific technical area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resume/CV; Personal Statement; Transcripts; One letter of recommendation; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable); Competitive scores for the Department of Computer Science are below:; TOEFL Total: 100 (Reading: 26, Listening: 26, Writing: 22, Speaking: 25); IELTS Total: 7.5 (Minimum of 7.0 for each subscore); Duolingo Total: 120 (Literacy: 125, Conversation: 120, Comprehension: 135, Production: 105)

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 9 - 24 months

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