MS Computer Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Computer Science MS degree offers coursework from across a broad spectrum of theoretical and applied computer science and combines research opportunities in nearly all areas of the field.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 2 years / Plan A 21 credits; Plan B 31 credits; Plan C 31 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Breadth Courses, Advanced Courses, Colloquium, Electives, Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. CSCI courses applied to degree requirements must be taken A-F if the A-F grading basis is offered. Application of the following courses to degree requirements is restricted to a maximum combined total of 6 credits: CSCI 5991, CSCI 5994, CSCI 8991, and/or CSCI 8994.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Plan C applicants: Include a statement regarding long-term goals within industry. International applicants interested in a teaching assistantship position must score at least 23 in both the speaking and writing portion of the TOEFL or equivalent test. A 4-year or equivalent undergraduate degree from an accredited university in any major with a substantial background in computer science is required; a computer science major is preferred. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.2. The program requires all applicants to complete the University's online application and to include the names and email addresses of three recommenders. Students are accepted for fall admission only. The application deadline is March 1. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2 years / Plan A 21 credits; Plan B 31 credits; Plan C 31 credits

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