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MS Computer Science at University of Iowa

University of Iowa, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in computer science is offered only to students working toward the PhD in computer science. Students who are interested primarily in a master's degree and who do not intend to pursue a more advanced degree should apply to the Master of Computer Science (MCS) program. Students are not directly admitted to this degree program.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 32 s.h. required  |  Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

Students should view the requirements for the PhD in computer science; the MS is offered only to students working toward the PhD in computer science. The MS requires a minimum of 32 s.h. of graduate credit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Department of Computer Science does not admit students to the Master of Science degree program; only to the Master of Computer Science (MCS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. Students who are interested primarily in a master's degree and who do not intend to pursue a more advanced degree should apply to the Master of Computer Science (MCS) program. Learn More and Apply 2026-2027 Edition

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.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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