MS Computer Science at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

The graduate program addresses fundamental aspects of computation, with the CS specialization spanning algorithms and complexity, artificial intelligence, security and cryptography, and software engineering, among other areas. MS options are Plan I (thesis) and Plan II (comprehensive exam), standard or interdisciplinary.

Faculty: Jacobs School of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 1-2 years full-time (at least three quarters of residence) | Intake: Fall (applications due December) | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

40 units (48 for Plan II Interdisciplinary): 12 units of breadth across theory, systems and applications, 12 units of depth in one of ten areas, and 16 units of electives and research. Plan I requires a thesis with CSE 298; Plan II requires a comprehensive exam; minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): A current master’s student who wishes to enter the doctoral program must submit a petition, including a new statement of purpose and three new letters of recommendation, to the CSE admissions committee. Undergraduate students in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering who are enrolled in the BS or BA computer science or BS computer engineering programs, and who have a cumulative GPA of a 3.4 and also a GPA of 3.4 in at least seven core courses, are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Program.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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