MS Computer Science at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Department of Computer Science offers two Master of Science options: a thesis-based or non-thesis degree. The thesis-based path is best if you are interested in completing a doctoral program and entering an academic and research career. The non-thesis track is ideal if you want to develop more sophisticated theoretical, applied and programming skills for professions in business or industry.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Complete six courses from the core curriculum - 18 units Foundations of Systems – Must complete one course Principles of Computer Networking (3) Advanced Operating Systems (3) Principles of Compilation (3) Computer Architecture (3) Foundations of Theory – Must complete one course Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3) Theory of Computation (3) Applications of Computing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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