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MCS Computer Science at University of California, Irvine

University of California, Irvine, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Computer Science is a 15-month professionally-oriented program that prepares students for immediate entry into the technology workforce and enhances opportunities for career mobility and growth. The program emphasizes computer science concepts that apply to a wide variety of applications and industries, including technology, business, finance, healthcare, environmental, and more. Students learn and reinforce their knowledge through classroom and project-based learning and through individual and collaborative assignments.

Faculty: Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences  |  Duration: four academic quarters plus summer, or approximately 15 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Irvine, CA, United States

What you will study

Complete any three of the following core courses: COMPSCI 222P Principles of Data Management COMPSCI 232P Computer and Communication Networks COMPSCI 238P Operating Systems COMPSCI 250P Computer Systems Architecture COMPSCI 260P Algorithms with Applications COMPSCI 261P Data Structures with Applications COMPSCI 273P Machine Learning and Data Mining B.

Career pathways

The Master of Computer Science is a 15-month professionally-oriented program that prepares students for immediate entry into the technology workforce and enhances opportunities for career mobility and growth. The final projects are showcased to the community, including industry partners and hiring managers, with a strong emphasis on supporting network and relationship-building, and securing employ

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students in the program typically have a computing-related or highly related undergraduate degree or background; however, students from other technical and non-technical backgrounds with sufficient preparation and experience in programming, as well as professional experience, are welcome and encouraged to apply. All applicants are evaluated on their application materials: academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, statement of history, resume and experience. For specific information regarding the admissions requirements and application process, please refer to the Graduate Division website . To contact the MCS program directly, please email [email protected] or call 949-824-5158.

USD 63,500 for the whole programme (2026-27). Programme Fee for the cohort entering Fall 2026 (self-supporting programme, one rate for all students). Excludes Student Services Access Fee, campus fees and health insurance. Source

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

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

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